Here are some upcoming online events!

Scaling People Ops with Limited Resources — August 21st, Thursday at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT.

A panel for people operations professionals facing growth with constrained resources. This panel brings together Ali Bishop, Ashley Carson, and Erin Goodey for a candid conversation about how to move things forward when you're building from scratch. Register here.

Leading in the Age of AI — Wednesday, August 27th at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT.

Great leadership looks different in an AI-first world. This session is designed for leaders who want to build the mindset, skills, and strategic vision to guide their teams through the AI era with clarity and confidence. We’ll cover how to model responsible AI use, cultivate AI opportunity-spotting skills, and make strategic decisions about how to scale, automate, and elevate your organization with AI.

What You’ll Take Away:

  • ​The leadership mindsets and behaviors that are critical in the AI era.

  • ​Key leadership habits like AI opportunity spotting, coaching on AI oversight, and role-modeling human-forward AI use.

  • ​Guidance on how to scale and future-proof your organization through intentional, AI-informed decisions.

Bonus: Invite your key stakeholders—this is a foundational session for setting direction and aligning on what "AI-forward" looks like in your context. Register here.

And in-person Events!

StartupExperts NYC: August Happy Hour — August 21st, Thursday at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM PT.

Come make deeper connections and new friends with your local StartupExperts members!

Light Agenda

  • ​​​​​6:00-6:30PM: Come and grab a name tag

  • ​​​​​6:30-9:00PM: Socialize and talk shop

You must be a StartupExperts member or be invited by a current member to attend this event. Register here.

StartupExperts Chicago – End of Summer Happy Hour - Thursday, August 28 | 5:00–7:00 PM CDT | Chicago, IL

Wrap up summer with StartupExperts on the Chicago Riverwalk! Join fellow HR, Finance, and Ops leaders for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden. This is a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy the best of summer in Chicago. Spots may be limited—RSVP to confirm your place.

Join StartupExperts for an intimate roundtable dinner in Manhattan, co-hosted with Manifest Law, a pioneering law firm and legal tech company reshaping the future of immigration. ​

We’ll hear insights from the Manifest Law team on lesser-known immigration pathways and insights around changes in 2025. Expect candid stories, practical strategies, and a collaborative discussion on what’s working, and what’s not.

Confidently You: A Locals’ Summer Workshop & BreathWork — September 10th, Wednesday at 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM PT. San Diego.
Join us for "Confidently You," a locals’ summer workshop crafted for San Diegans to connect, recharge, and nurture authentic confidence. As the vacationers head home and the crowds thin out, local residents reclaim their favorite season—filled with warmth, community, and connection.

Together, we’ll experience a revitalizing blend of guided meditation, mindful movement, and powerful breath work. Each practice is intentionally designed to help you overcome self-doubt, cultivate a compassionate inner voice, and grow in bold, grounded confidence. This gathering offers more than the typical workshop: you’ll gain practical tools for self-advocacy and leadership, empowering you to move through everyday moments with greater clarity and ease.

We’ll close the session with a soothing sound healing experience, allowing you to integrate your journey and step into the new season feeling refreshed, reconnected, and truly confident. Register here.

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