Step Out. StepFun In.

After an intense day at SaaStr, unwind in a relaxed atmosphere designed for insightful conversations that typically follow the formal agenda.

On May 12, StepFun and Seamate invite you to a lively founder mixer in downtown San Mateo featuring a delicious dinner buffet, refreshing drinks, an open mic session, and an opportunity to engage with fellow founders and industry leaders.

✨ Highlights of the event:

• No long panels, no formal stage. Engage with AI founders, builders, operators, and investors as they share insights and discuss their projects.
• Network with StepFun's team throughout the night, an innovative foundation model company dedicated to developing large language and multimodal models.
• Discover the diverse applications of StepFun’s technology, including AI-powered intelligent terminals and in-car agent scenarios.
• Participate in open discussions about the future of AI and SaaS.

Why should you attend?

• Connect with AI builders and SaaS founders during SaaStr Week.
• Learn about the pioneering developments from a frontier model team.
• Share your own journey in a 2-minute open mic session: introduce yourself, describe your project, and express who you're looking to meet.
• Network with potential customers, collaborators, design partners, or investors in a curated environment.

Evening Schedule:

• 🕔 5:45 PM: Doors open for check-in and initial conversations.
• 🕕 6:10 PM: StepFun introduction (15 min) detailing their innovative projects and vision.
• 🕕 6:25 PM: Open mic (25 min) for attendees to share in a 2-minute spotlight.
• 🕕 6:50 PM: Dinner buffet begins, with food, drinks, and conversations flowing until 9 PM.

Who is this for?

• Founders working on AI-native products.
• Builders and operators implementing AI solutions into real-world workflows.
• SaaS founders exploring AI, go-to-market strategies, and international expansion.
• Investors interested in AI applications and the emerging global model ecosystem.
• Anyone attending SaaStr looking for engaging discussions beyond the stage.

Spaces are limited, RSVP required! Secure your spot to join this exclusive mixer.

For another exciting opportunity, we’re hosting a larger event on May 16 at Plug and Play, connecting over 500 founders, builders, and operators. This will feature structured discussions focused on developing, shipping, and scaling AI products.

👉 See more details here

🎙️ About the Hosts

Seamate (出海同学会) is a vibrant community for founders, builders, and investors exploring AI, startups, and global markets. With over 15,000 members across more than 10 countries, we facilitate connections among entrepreneurs in the U.S., China, Southeast Asia, and beyond through engaging events and collaborations.

StepFun is a pioneering foundation model company focused on the long-term objective of AGI, supported by a high-caliber technical team. The Step model family encompasses a range of capabilities including language, multimodal communication, and reasoning. Their flagship model, Step 3.5 Flash, is open-sourced and favored by OpenClaw users globally. With a strategic emphasis on AI-driven intelligent terminals, StepFun has established significant traction across major consumer device categories such as smartphones and automotive applications, seamlessly integrating their models into everyday user experiences.