StartupSD 1st Mondays Presented by Qualcomm TIPA @ ClickUp - May 2026
Join us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - May 2026 edition!
How to Build Faster, Better, Smarter
Leveraging AI: Lean in to get to the next level.
Close the gap between where you are and where your product needs to be.
Today's most competitive builders aren't waiting for bigger teams or bigger budgets. They're using AI to compress prototyping cycles, validate faster, and reach MVP with less. The tools exist. The workflows are proven. The question is whether you're using them.
Join us for a tactical conversation with founders and engineers innovating at the frontiers of AI, hardware, and software. Our panelists will break down the tools and workflows accelerating their development cycles, how AI is shortening the road to go-to-market, and the hard lessons learned when speed meets reality.
Come ready to engage. Leave with a sharper edge.
Featuring:
- Andy Ballester, Co-Founder & CPO at EyePop.ai, Co-Founder of GoFundMe
- Venkat Rangan, CEO & Founder at tinyVision.AI
- Ramesh Rao, Sr Director- Technology & Product Management, QTL at Qualcomm
- Michael Sharp, CEO & Co-Founder at DialStack
Qualcomm: The Inventor's Patent Academy (TIPA)
The Inventor’s Patent Academy is a free online learning platform offering courses designed to provide students and entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed for their innovation journey. Join thousands of other students who have enrolled in the Academy to date. Learn More: TheInventorsPatentAcademy.org
NEW - 1:1 Mentoring for Founders (only 10 spots available!)
Reserve your spot as an add on at checkout. Meet with two domain expert mentors from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM before the event. Each mentee will be assigned two 30-minute long mentoring slots. Register as a non-member for $100 or consider upgrading to a Startup San Diego Membership for $365. FREE for Startup San Diego Members using your promo code at checkout! Explore StartupSD Membership Benefits ($1k+ value): https://startupsd.org/become-a-member/
What's 1st Mondays?
Startup San Diego 1st Mondays is San Diego's premier quarterly startup networking and industry event featuring regional innovation ecosystem leaders, resources, and community hubs.
With over 250-300 participants ranging from founders, entrepreneurs, and talent to investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters, Startup San Diego curates an impact-driven evening of in-demand programming, expo opportunities, and networking.
Whether you're new to San Diego or seasoned in the local startup scene, this event is for you. Stay tuned on social media to get updates on the event. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Complimentary light bites and refreshments will be available. Please purchase your tickets ahead of time through Eventbrite - this will be a sold out event. See you soon!
- Startup San Diego
#1stMondays
Connect with over 4,000+ StartupSD community members on Slack.
Join us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - May 2026 edition!
How to Build Faster, Better, Smarter
Leveraging AI: Lean in to get to the next level.
Close the gap between where you are and where your product needs to be.
Today's most competitive builders aren't waiting for bigger teams or bigger budgets. They're using AI to compress prototyping cycles, validate faster, and reach MVP with less. The tools exist. The workflows are proven. The question is whether you're using them.
Join us for a tactical conversation with founders and engineers innovating at the frontiers of AI, hardware, and software. Our panelists will break down the tools and workflows accelerating their development cycles, how AI is shortening the road to go-to-market, and the hard lessons learned when speed meets reality.
Come ready to engage. Leave with a sharper edge.
Featuring:
- Andy Ballester, Co-Founder & CPO at EyePop.ai, Co-Founder of GoFundMe
- Venkat Rangan, CEO & Founder at tinyVision.AI
- Ramesh Rao, Sr Director- Technology & Product Management, QTL at Qualcomm
- Michael Sharp, CEO & Co-Founder at DialStack
Qualcomm: The Inventor's Patent Academy (TIPA)
The Inventor’s Patent Academy is a free online learning platform offering courses designed to provide students and entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed for their innovation journey. Join thousands of other students who have enrolled in the Academy to date. Learn More: TheInventorsPatentAcademy.org
NEW - 1:1 Mentoring for Founders (only 10 spots available!)
Reserve your spot as an add on at checkout. Meet with two domain expert mentors from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM before the event. Each mentee will be assigned two 30-minute long mentoring slots. Register as a non-member for $100 or consider upgrading to a Startup San Diego Membership for $365. FREE for Startup San Diego Members using your promo code at checkout! Explore StartupSD Membership Benefits ($1k+ value): https://startupsd.org/become-a-member/
What's 1st Mondays?
Startup San Diego 1st Mondays is San Diego's premier quarterly startup networking and industry event featuring regional innovation ecosystem leaders, resources, and community hubs.
With over 250-300 participants ranging from founders, entrepreneurs, and talent to investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters, Startup San Diego curates an impact-driven evening of in-demand programming, expo opportunities, and networking.
Whether you're new to San Diego or seasoned in the local startup scene, this event is for you. Stay tuned on social media to get updates on the event. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.
Complimentary light bites and refreshments will be available. Please purchase your tickets ahead of time through Eventbrite - this will be a sold out event. See you soon!
- Startup San Diego
#1stMondays
Connect with over 4,000+ StartupSD community members on Slack.
Lineup
Dr. Breann Branch, Southern California Outreach Coordinator, Qualcomm: The Inventor’s Patent Academy
Welcome Remarks
Andy Ballester, Co-Founder & CPO at EyePop.ai, GoFundMe
Panelist
Venkat Rangan, CEO & Founder at tinyVision.AI
Panelist
Michael Sharp, CEO & Co-Founder at DialStack
Moderator
Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
ClickUp Downtown Office
350 Tenth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
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Agenda
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Check-In, Networking, & Startup Expo
Access a full evening of networking, featuring must-have products and services at the Startup Expo! Enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages.
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Welcome Remarks by Startup San Diego, ClickUp, and Qualcomm: The Innovator's Patent Academy (TIPA).
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Qualcomm TIPA Presents: How to Build Faster, Better, Smarter
Close the gap between where you are and where your product needs to be. Today's most competitive builders aren't waiting for bigger teams or bigger budgets. They're using AI to compress prototyping cycles, validate faster, and reach MVP with less. The tools exist. The workflows are proven. The question is whether you're using them. Join us for a tactical conversation with founders and engineers innovating at the frontiers of AI, hardware, and software. Our panelists will break down the tools and workflows accelerating their development cycles, how AI is shortening the road to go-to-market, and the hard lessons learned when speed meets reality. Come ready to engage. Leave with a sharper edge.