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👋 Hello to our new newsletter readers! I’m Cynthia Widjaja - learning and development professional, data science nerd, digital marketing enthusiast, TechWalk Silicon Valley Chapter community member, and newsletter editor. I’d love your help with a few things:

• Calling all experienced software engineers! The CUNY2x TECH @ City Tech team is looking for volunteers to conduct technical mock interviews with aspiring developers. Your insights can help students and early-career technologists gain confidence, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and prepare for real-world opportunities. Whether you can give an hour or more, your experience in coding, systems design, or technical interviews can make a meaningful impact on the next generation of tech talent. Interested? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eGwHmEzj

• Christine said to let you all know that Rho is hiring and you can use her referral link to apply. She’s also opening up a role on her Partner Marketing team for a part-time entry-level contractor. Perfect for new grads and early career professionals looking for their first opportunity. Check out her post here to learn more about the role before it officialy goes live.

• Tabs recently raised $55 million and their partnerships team is headlining the upcoming AI Café event in NYC. Meet the team in person and learn more about their open roles. This event is also an especially good fit for accountants, bookeepers and fractional CFOs interested in the intersection of accounting and AI.

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Our newsletter community has grown to nearly 11.5K readers and here’s the surprising part: 44% of you have never joined a walk (yet). That tells us something powerful. TechWalk isn’t just an event series. It’s a network people want to learn from, be inspired by, and belong to whether they’re walking with us in person or tuning in from around the world. Or maybe we just attract lurkers? 🙂 

Which of course leads us to a new poll…what are you waiting for?

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A Word from Our Sponsor

We’re excited to share that our friends at the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) are holding their Annual Summit on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in New York City! This premier event hosted by AWS brings together leaders across banking, finance, and technology for a day of insightful presentations and discussions.

The theme for the FWA Summit this year, Disrupting Wall Street: Technology, Deregulation, and the Future of Finance, will focus on artificial intelligence's impact on trading and operations, venture capital investments in New York startups, private equity and credit market growth, and the integration of digital assets within traditional firms. Sessions will address how these transformative forces are reshaping New York's position as the world's leading financial center.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register today! Engage with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and explore emerging trends in finance. The Summit is a unique chance to network with thought leaders, delve into timely topics, and return to your work with valuable perspectives and strategies

This Week’s Events

TechWalk Pics of the Week

TechWalk Calendar

• Register for Newark Tech Week AI TechWalk | Newark, 10/15 - Co-Hosted by Rakhima Akramkhojayeva, Founder & CEO, Student Box AI / EdTech & AI, Rachel Kastelein, Founder & CEO, WickBooks, Ashley Sullivan, Founder and Owner, KidzPrep Tutoring, LLC, and Hee Jin Bang, Vice President, Efficacy Research & Evaluation, Age of Learning, Inc., and Esther A., Founder & CEO, ACRES.Solutions

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 10/15

• Register for SmallBizTechWalk | NYC, 10/17

• Register for Circular Fashion TechWalk | Chicago, 10/17 w/ AIBI, Monarch Thrift Shop

• Register for TechWalk | Vancouver, 10/17

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 10/22

• Register for CRE TechWalk | NYC, 10/23 w/ MetaProp

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 10/24 w/ SCHMOOZE

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 10/29

• Register for TechWalk | Brooklyn, 10/30

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 10/31

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 11/5

• Register for TechWalk | Jersey City, 11/6

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• Register for TechWalk | Vancouver, 11/7

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 11/12

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 11/14

• Register for Talent TechWalk | Chicago, 11/14

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 11/19

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 11/21

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 11/26

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 11/28 w/ StartOut

• Register for TechWalk | Silicon Valley, 12/3

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• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 12/12

• Register for Chicago Chapter Anniversary TechWalk | Chicago, 12/14

• Register for TechWalk | NYC, 12/19

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Happy Walking,

Cynthia Widjaja

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