Energy & Defense Founder Dinner at The Art of SF

20 Series A+ founders. Five courses. 1 Chef with 3-Star Michelin Experience. An evening of art and conversation. Join Wilson Sonsini and SFPlayground for an intimate dinner bringing together Series A+ founders building the next generation of energy and defense companies. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a law firm advising emerging and growth companies, including energy and defense technology businesses. Its work spans venture financing, corporate transactions, and the commercialization of new technologies. Set inside The Art of SF, a beautiful gallery at 2 Embarcadero Center in the heart of San Francisco, the evening pairs a five-course Spanish menu with candid conversation among founders navigating the challenges of building ambitious, capital-intensive businesses. From securing early customers and navigating procurement to scaling production and financing growth, this is an opportunity to compare experiences with people tackling similarly demanding problems—and build relationships that continue beyond dinner.

The Art of San Francisco · Photo: DrawBridge

The culinary experience Dinner will be catered by Word of Mouth Catering, featuring a five-course Spanish menu prepared by a chef with experience in three-Michelin-star kitchens. Surrounded by artwork, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully paced meal with time to connect, exchange ideas, and discover shared interests. What to expect We’ll begin with a gallery welcome and personal introductions before sitting down for dinner. Thoughtful seating and lightly guided conversation will help guests connect, with plenty of room for the discussion to develop naturally. The evening is designed around participation: brief introductions, candid founder-to-founder exchanges, and opportunities to share what you’re building, where you could use help, and what you can offer others.

The evening 6:00 PM — Arrival & Gallery Welcome Explore the artwork and meet fellow founders. 6:15 PM — Welcome & Introductions A brief welcome from the hosts and introductions around the tables. 6:25 PM — Five-Course Spanish Dinner A chef-led culinary experience accompanied by guided and open conversation. 8:45 PM — Closing Connections Exchange contacts and continue conversations before the evening concludes. 9:00 PM — Evening Concludes

Attendance is limited to a curated group of 20 Series A+ founders in energy and defense. Invitations and registration requests are subject to host confirmation. Please share any dietary restrictions when registering.