A CONVERSATION ON SF’S BLOOM LOOP
This month, Airbnb hosted sf.citi’s public policy briefing, The Bloom Loop – San Francisco’s Grassroots Revival, featuring some of San Francisco’s leading community organizers: Manny Yekutiel (Manny’s and Civic Joy Fund), Robbie Silver (Downtown SF Partnership), Ixchel Acosta (Avenue Greenlight), and Katy Birnbaum (Into the Streets), moderated by San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio. Through a vibrant discussion, these panelists highlighted how community-led initiatives are breathing new life into neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, and reigniting civic pride—marking the beginning of San Francisco’s ‘Bloom Loop.’ They shared stories of local events that have successfully reactivated our streets, fostered collaboration, and drawn people back to downtown. We encourage you to check out events (found in the links above) hosted by these organizations and join in celebrating San Francisco’s revival.
BE READY TO VOTE!
The November General Election is just around the corner! If you haven’t cast your vote yet, take a look at sf.citi’s election guide for insights on ballot measures that stand to benefit the tech community and make a positive impact across our city. We’re committed to keeping our members informed and engaged in the civic process—feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss our stance on key issues.
To find your polling location and get instructions on voting in person, visit our guide here: sf.citi Voter Guide.
A DYNAMIC MONTH OF TECH CONFERENCES
October has been a powerhouse month for tech in San Francisco, bringing together a range of influential conferences that showcased transformative trends and innovations shaping the future. TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off with a dynamic environment for startups, investors, and industry leaders to connect and explore groundbreaking developments within the startup ecosystem. TEDAI further engaged the tech community in thought-provoking discussions on AI’s trajectory and its profound influence across industries, cultures, and society. Meanwhile, SF Tech Week highlighted how technology is reshaping public services and provided insights into the role of AI in government, effective public-private partnerships, and practical tech solutions driving community impact. Together, these events underscored San Francisco’s central role in advancing tech’s potential to create positive change.
SF NEWS & UPDATES
- Exclusive: Airbnb to keep S.F. headquarters with long-term lease (SF Chronicle)
- Waymo raises $5.6B Series C from Alphabet, major investors (NBC Bay Area)
- Billionaire Ripple founder has given more than $11.8 million to Harris campaign (CNBC)
- Venture investors are making a massive, unprecedented bet on AI (SF Examiner)
- Proposition L — Tax Ride-Hailing and Autonomous Vehicle Companies to Fund Public Transit (SF Public Press)
- SF’s biggest employer brings workers back downtown, and the neighbors are loving it (SF Standard)
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