Women Tech Meetup w/Brex & Puzzle - An Official Side Event TechCrunch Disrupt
- Date
- 2024-10-29
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Host
- Women Tech Meetup
About this event
If you’re heading to TechCrunch Disrupt and want something more human than a crowded expo floor conversation, this meetup is built for you. Women Tech Meetup w/Brex & Puzzle brings together people in tech for an evening of real connection, grounded conversations, and community in San Francisco. This is an official side event of TechCrunch Disrupt, which means it sits at the intersection of energy, ambition, and opportunity. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, meet peers across the industry, or simply spend time with smart people in a more relaxed setting, this is the kind of room worth being in. About the Event This meetup is designed as an in-person gathering for women in tech and the people who want to be part of that community. It combines the momentum of TechCrunch Disrupt week with the ease of a social meetup, creating space for conversations that are often hard to have inside a packed conference schedule. Rather than a highly formal program, the event is best understood as a curated community experience. The focus is on meeting other attendees, building relationships across companies and roles, and making the most of being in San Francisco during one of the busiest weeks in tech. Because it’s hosted as a side event with Brex and Puzzle, the evening is likely to attract a strong mix of startup operators, builders, leaders, and community-minded professionals. That makes it especially valuable if you want to connect beyond your existing circle and meet people who are actively engaged in the current tech ecosystem. This is also a good setting for conversations that go beyond quick introductions. Side events tend to create more breathing room than the main conference itself, and that often leads to better networking: less transactional, more memorable, and more useful after the event ends. What to Expect Expect an evening centered on networking, conversation, and community-building. The event starts at 5:30 PM PDT on Monday, October 28, making it an accessible stop after the daytime conference programming or workday has wrapped. You can likely expect a flow that feels social rather than rigid. In practice, that usually means time to arrive, settle in, and start meeting people naturally rather than being dropped straight into a formal agenda. For many attendees, that makes it easier to have better conversations and make more genuine connections. A typical experience at an event like this may include: A welcoming arrival window where people can check in and start informal conversations Unstructured or lightly structured networking with others in tech Opportunities to meet people across different roles, companies, and stages of career A community-forward atmosphere where introductions feel easier and less forced than at large conference venues Because this is tied to TechCrunch Disrupt week, the room may include both local San Francisco attendees and visitors in town for the conference. That mix can be especially helpful if you want to broaden your network geographically, compare perspectives across ecosystems, or simply meet people you would not normally encounter in your day-to-day routine. Why Attend The biggest reason to attend is simple: the right room can change the quality of your conference week. A good meetup gives you access to people, conversations, and relationships that are harder to find in louder, more crowded event settings. If you’ve ever left a major tech event with lots of badges scanned but very few meaningful follow-ups, this is the antidote. A more focused meetup environment gives you the chance to talk in full sentences, ask better questions, and connect with people in a way that actually sticks. This event is also valuable because it creates visible space for women in tech within a high-profile week. That matters whether you’re looking for peers, mentors, collaborators, future teammates, or simply a better sense of community inside a fast-moving industry. You might attend to: Meet other women in tech in a setting designed for connection Expand your network beyond your current company or conference circle Build relationships that could lead to future collaboration, advice, or opportunity Take a break from high-volume conference energy without stepping away from the action End your day in a room that feels more conversational and grounded For many people, the real payoff of side events is not immediate outcomes but momentum. One good introduction can turn into a future coffee, a hiring conversation, a partnership idea, or a lasting professional relationship. This meetup gives those introductions room to happen. Practical Details This is an in-person event in San Francisco, USA, scheduled for Monday, October 28 at 5:30 PM PDT. As an evening meetup during TechCrunch Disrupt, it fits naturally into the conference-week schedule and works well for both local attendees and visitors already moving through the city for related events. Since this is a meetup and social gathering, it’s smart to come ready to introduce yourself, talk about what you’re working on, and be open to meeting people outside your immediate niche. You do not need a perfect pitch. A clear sense of your role, interests, or what kinds of connections you’re hoping to make will go a long way. A few practical ways to prepare: Arrive with enough time to settle in and meet people early Be ready for a mix of casual conversation and professional networking If you’re attending TechCrunch Disrupt, think about how this event fits into your broader week Bring the mindset to both introduce yourself and make introductions for others If your goal for conference week is not just to attend sessions but to actually meet people you’ll remember afterward, this meetup deserves a place on your calendar.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want your TechCrunch Disrupt week to include real conversations, not just crowded rooms and quick intros. - You’re a **woman in tech** looking to meet peers, expand your network, and spend time in a community-oriented space during a busy conference week. - You work in or around the **startup and tech ecosystem** and want to connect with founders, operators, builders, or professionals across functions. - You’re attending **TechCrunch Disrupt** and want a side event where networking feels more relaxed, intentional, and useful than the main floor. - You’re based in **San Francisco** or visiting for the week and want to plug into the local tech community in person. - You’re looking for **future collaborators, mentors, teammates, customers, or friends** and know that the best connections often happen in smaller, more conversational settings. - You prefer events where you can show up as yourself, have thoughtful conversations, and leave with a few meaningful new connections instead of a long list of forgettable ones.