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Not Checkers?
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#SFTechWeek Chess Not Checkers: Builders, Founders, and Funders
San Francisco
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Thanks to @ePlorium_’s @Chess_not_Check event for hosting the thriving community of founders, builders, and funders at #SFTechWeek yesterday.
— Tech Week (@Techweek_) October 12, 2024
What a way to wrap up a long work week with delicious food, strategic chess, and networking. Checkmate! ♟️ pic.twitter.com/lOfl8McKH8