The future has arrived in downtown Oakland. As Oakland Tech Week 2025 unfolds across the city, the energy is electric with the promise of what’s next in technology and innovation. The conversations happening right now at STAK Space’s iconic locations at 1920 Broadway and 1950 Franklin are defining the next wave of Oakland’s tech evolution. This is where serious founders connect with visionary investors, where AI meets practical application, and where the future of our tech ecosystem is being built in real time.
The Main Stage for Tomorrow’s Fundable Founders
At 1900 Broadway, we’re hosting the essential event of Oakland Tech Week 2025. The STAK Ventures Pitch & Panel has brought together the most promising founders and top-tier investors for a candid conversation about what fundability truly means in today’s market. The second-floor theater has been transformed into a crucible of innovation, where founders from BioTwin, Karibu.AI, Offyo.AI, and Brainvoy are demonstrating exactly why Oakland remains at the forefront of technological breakthrough.
Where Investment Meets Implementation
The dialogue between our investor panel and these groundbreaking founders represents the new reality of tech funding. Tammy Schuring of Progressive Ventures, Abhishek Goel, Mariane Bekker of Founders Bay, and Chima Osuka of Suncoast Ventures provide real-time feedback on what separates promising concepts from truly investable ventures. This isn’t theoretical, it’s a masterclass in what makes companies stand out in 2025’s competitive landscape, happening live in our Broadway theater hosted by Brian Sparkes and Colin Behring.
Building Beyond the Boardroom
As the formal program concludes, the innovation continues to flow into our second-floor lounge, with the STAK Ventures Happy Hour. The connections forged during our panels deepen over conversations about implementation and scale. This seamless transition from formal presentation to genuine collaboration exemplifies the STAK philosophy – that true innovation happens not just in offices and meetings, but in the spaces and event venues between them.
The Permanent Home for Oakland’s Innovation Economy
What’s happening at STAK Space during Oakland Tech Week 2025 is simply an amplified version of what we cultivate every day. The energy in our buildings at 1900 Broadway and 1950 Franklin represents our ongoing commitment to providing the infrastructure Oakland’s tech community needs to thrive. We’re doing more than just hosting events. We’re building the permanent home where today’s connections become tomorrow’s companies, where the momentum of Oakland Tech Week continues to drive innovation throughout the entire year and beyond.
