Upcoming workshops with Lini LLC at SF Tech Week and Beyond


As leaders, founders, and innovators, one of our biggest challenges today isn't just adopting new tools, it's building sustainable systems, managing risk, and keeping human needs at the center of technology.

This fall, Lini LLC is hosting and participating in a series of workshops and panel discussions focused on real-world operational readiness, AI governance, and cross-disciplinary innovation.

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​Upcoming SCORE Workshop​

📅 Upcoming Fall Events & Workshops

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Offer What Customers Actually Want: Customer Discovery Workshop (SCORE)

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22 | 12:00–1:30 PM PT

Beyond Lini, one of my favorite side projects is serving as a SCORE mentor to help new founders untangle operational chaos and build actionable execution roadmaps. Join us for this hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs validate their ideas, conduct effective customer interviews, and build products people actually want.
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​Ethnobreakfast on Service Design @ Sutherland Labs
Date & Time:
Monday, September 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM PT
​Location: 101 Mission St., Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA (or Virtual)

I will be speaking on Enthobreakfast's panel exploring the crossover between service design and ethnography. Learn how practicing ethnographers help identify service design opportunities and drive impactful solutions. Light snacks and drinks will be provided for in-person attendees!Save your spot here​

SF Tech Week Events, October 5 , 2026

We are excited to announce we are participating in SF Tech Week! We're hosting 2 exclusive sessions on October 5th on AI Adoption, Risk, & Workforce Strategy.

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​AI Readiness Audit Workshop

Date & Time: Monday, October 5 | 2:30–5:30 PM PT

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you audit your current AI implementations, identify bottlenecks in user adoption, and enable your team to work smarter. Learn more & register on Luma​

Trust in the Age of AI: Cross-Industry Perspectives on Risk and Regulation

Date & Time: Monday, October 5 | 5:30–8:30 PM PT

Following our AI Readiness Audit Workshop, join us for a cross-industry panel on how healthcare, HR, finance, and government are tackling AI. We will discuss AI regulation, risk mitigation, and how to build systems people can truly trust. Learn more about our panelists and register here.​

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Sylvia

Lini LLC

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