University of Waterloo Alumni: San Francisco Bay Chapter

05/15/2025

Today is ! Join us to support teaching, learning and research at the University of Waterloo. Let's give together: https://uwaterloo.ca/giving-day

04/11/2025

We're excited to announce a new speaker!

Time is running out — register by April 16 to secure your spot at our exclusive alumni event in San Francisco, hosted at Rippling — a proud University of Waterloo co-op employer.

Matei Zaharia (BMath ’07), co-founder and CTO of Databricks, will join Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher (BASc ’93, MASc ’94, PhD ’00), Waterloo’s newly appointed chancellor, for a fireside chat about innovation, AI and the future of technology.

From building startups and scaling businesses to developing technology with greater responsibility and impact, don’t miss your chance to hear from two trailblazing alumni and connect with other like-minded innovators, industry leaders and visionaries.

https://uwaterloo.ca/alumni/global-futures-event-series/sf

04/03/2025

Join the SF alumni chapter team on April 22 for an exclusive evening connecting Waterloo alumni and supporters at proud co-op employer Rippling’s San Francisco headquarters. Hear from triple alum Dr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher (BASc ’93, MASc ’94, PhD ’00), Waterloo's newly appointed chancellor.
This event is part of the Global Futures Event Series to explore Waterloo’s bold vision of addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and our planet. Register now: https://uwaterloo.ca/alumni/global-futures-event-series/sf

10/30/2024

Join us for a night of networking and camaraderie!

The San Francisco Bay Waterloo Alumni Chapter invites you to a networking night at the Cigar Bar and Grill.

When: Thursday, November 21st
Where: Cigar Bar and Grill

Connect with fellow Waterloo alumni, share experiences, and explore new opportunities.

RSVP: https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/s/1802/21/event.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=3454&content_id=4974&appealcode=25FSAGOLK

10/27/2023

On November 8, Y Combinator is hosting a gathering for Waterloo alumni in the Bay Area who are interested in startups!

If you’ve considered building a startup someday or are currently working on one, this is a great opportunity to get to know top Waterloo alumni in the startup world, including YC Partners and some of YC’s most successful startup founders. The event will include free-form networking and stories from alumni like Eric Migicovsky, former YC Group Partner and founder of Pebble (W11) and Beeper (S21).

Sign in and register here: https://events.ycombinator.com/yc-waterloo

09/27/2023

Canadian Thanksgiving is around the corner and our friends at The Digital Moose Lounge is hosting their annual Thanksgiving festivities on Sun 10/8 at UC Berkeley.

Come celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with friends and a traditional turkey dinner at UC Berkeley, Alumni House.

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
If you are joining us at the Digital Moose Lounge Canada Day Picnic, come say hi at the UW table.

05/11/2023

: On April, 5 the San Francisco Alumni Chapter partnered with Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) to host the first event of our Talent Evolution Series!

With special guest Waterloo President Vivek Goel and a dynamic panel of speakers, including, Norah McRae, CEE Associate Provost; Jesse Chor (BCS '04), DJ Jayalath (BASC '12) and current student Allison Tao, it was an exciting evening of learning and networking for alumni, current students and employers at the Uber Headquarters in Mission Bay.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for our next event.

03/21/2023

YOU'RE INVITED!
The tech world is evolving. Will you be prepared to leverage the next generation of talent?

On April 5, join University of Waterloo alumni, co-op employers and students for a panel discussion about the evolving world of tech talent and a networking reception at the Uber Headquarters in Mission Bay. Register now at https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/talentevolutionsf