Design + AI Mentor Night
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Design + AI Mentor Night

10 September Online

About this event

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Join us for an evening of 1:1 mentorship for designers, startup founders, and builders navigating an AI-driven world.
Bring your portfolio, product, prototype, or startup idea and get direct feedback from experienced product designers and design leaders. Each attendee will receive 20-minute 1:1 mentoring sessions focused on what they need most — from portfolio and career advice to product validation and UX feedback.

Featured Mentors

Radhika Bhoj, AI Product Designer at Apple
Doug Geerdes, Senior Product Designer at YouTube
Lukasz Lysakowski, UX Design Director at Workday
Brandon Arnovick, Principal Product Designer at Chase
Nicole Boac, Senior Product Designer at Shipt
Nathan Diesel, Senior Product Designer, Consultant
Robert Surrency, Founder at Aurora Foundry
Nick Hoh, Senior Design Manager at SmithRx
​Jorge Luis Maya, Product Designer at ERGO Next Insurance

More mentors being announced soon.

Who Should Attend

Startup founders & builders — Get expert feedback on your product, prototype, or idea.
Product & UX designers — Get portfolio feedback, career guidance, and advice from experienced design leaders.
Students & career changers — Get actionable advice on breaking into product design.

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We're inviting experienced design, product, and AI leaders to mentor, and companies interested in supporting San Francisco's design and startup community.

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