Open Future Forum · eChai Ventures San Francisco Bay Area · Tuesday, April 22, 2026
About this event
A private, off-the-record dinner for 10–15 CEOs. No panels, no presentations, no pitch.
Just candid conversation between people who've agreed to leave their agendas at the door.
This dinner brings: Murray Newlands partner at IASV and Open Future Forum, community of investors and operators built across 100+ events in Silicon Valley — and eChai Ventures, a global founder community with Startup Touchdown dinners across San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore, and London.
No charge to attending CEOs.
Format
Private seated dinner. Off the record. No recordings.
The conversation is the event.
Who's in the room
CEOs of companies that have raised $10M+ or with AUM of $10M+. Guest list drawn from the networks of Murray Newlands, eChai Ventures..
Selection criteria: people who share what they know, make introductions without keeping score, and add value to every room they're in. This is not a deal-making dinner.
Hosts & Partner
Murray Newlands: Co-host Founder, Open Future Forum · Partner, IASV Seed Ventures Investor, operator, and media executive with 20 years across VC, tech, and media. Convener of Open Future Forum — 100+ events connecting founders, VCs, and LPs across Silicon Valley.
eChai Ventures: Co-host echai.ventures Global startup community active in 25+ cities across 10+ countries. Home of the Startup Touchdown dinner series in San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore, and London.Sponsored by Chargebee makes recurring billing and subscription management a seamless experience!TheAgenticWe work with founders, domain experts, consultants as well as entrepreneurial professionals to build and launch vertical AI companies.
Space is intentionally limited.
Apply to attend — spots are by invitation and approval only.
