Physical AI Hardware Founder Dinner
Hosted by SF Hardware Meetup + Michael Raspuzzi + Nate Padgett + Tarlon Khoubyari + Francesca Malayeri
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What to look forward to
A curated, 30-person dinner will bring hardware and climate founders, engineers, investors, and builders at every company stage together for three courses, focused discussion, and an asks-and-offers session. Co-host Rho, a business banking platform purpose-built for startups, will support the evening.
Inside the event
We run large monthly events, and people are asking for smaller, more intimate gatherings to connect further.
We have 30 spots, 3 courses, a great venue, and a curated experience.
Thank you to our co-hosts Rho, a business banking platform, purpose-built for startups. More below.
This is for any hardware founder, engineer, investor.
- All stages of startups and companies welcome.
Agenda
- 6:30-7:00 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
- 7:00-8:15 - Dinner + Discuss
- 8:15-8:30 - Asks + Offers
What to expect
- 3x courses
- 1x mixed drink with extra options
- 2hrs to connect over dinner discussion
- All emails + intros will be sent after the event for further connection
We have 30 spots, 3 courses, a great venue, and a curated experience.
This is for founders, investors, and builders in climate.
- All stages of startups and companies welcome.
Agenda
- 6:30-7:00 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
- 7:00-8:15 - Dinner + Discuss
- 8:15-8:30 - Asks + Offers
What to expect
- 3x courses, family style meal
- 1x mixed drink with extra options
- 2hrs to connect over dinner discussion
- All emails + intros will be sent after the event for further connection
Thank you to our co-hosts!
Our dinners are usually $50 a person, thank you to Rho for helping make the ticket 50% off!
Rho is a business banking platform, purpose-built for startups. Manage cash, keep burn in check, and automate finance busywork that distracts founders from building products customers want.
Thank you to our venue partner!
Studio 45 (mission) is a space dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs and teams building hardware. Located in Mission/Bernal Area, the studio gathers the community, resources, space, and tools needed to build a business making physical products.
*If you want to help host a future SF Hardware Dinner, reach out to us at michael (at) hardwaremeetup (dot) com.*
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San Francisco, California
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Last checked: Nov 11, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
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