Startups & founders in San Francisco
Founderhood lists 8 startups and tech companies in San Francisco, United States, with 4 founders you can connect with. Top startup categories here: SaaS / Software, Developer Tools, Agency / Services. Browse tech companies, find a cofounder, or join the local founders club.
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Hackers/Founders
- Type
- meetup group
- Members
- 13,657 members
- Next event
- Next: 21 Oct 2026
general startup
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ODF Events
- Type
- recurring event
- Next event
- Next: 17 Oct 2026
general startup
- Visit
San Francisco Hackers and Changemakers
- Type
- meetup group
- Members
- 27 members
- Last event
- Last: 1 Jul 2026
indie
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Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem
- Type
- meetup group
- Members
- 626 members
- Next event
- Next: 21 Oct 2026
general startup
- Visit
The Commons
- Type
- coworking-community
- Next event
- Next: 15 Oct 2026
general startup
- Visit
The SF Grind
- Type
- club
- Last event
- Last: 28 Aug 2026
general startup
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Tech companies in San Francisco
DDS Recruit is a recruiting service and job portal built only for dentistry. It helps private, PPO-based practices across the US hire associate dentists, specialists, hygienists, office managers and C-level leaders.
A curated board of U.S. clinic and healthcare jobs, filtered by state and specialty, updated daily.
Clinic Directory is a free U.S. healthcare directory that helps patients find and compare clinics by specialty and city—services, ratings, insurance, languages, and booking links in one place. Operated by Clinsight; no account required.
Novastart brings apps and files onto an infinite canvas where people and AI agents can work together. Put Chrome, ChatGPT, Claude, Word, Excel and your files on one shared whiteboard, and let AI agents work alongside you with their own cursors and keyboards.
Licensed independent insurance brokerage helping California businesses and individuals compare commercial and personal insurance options. CA Insurance License #6020106.
A free browser-based Unicode subscript, superscript, small text, and small caps generator with clear formula and tiny-text modes. Users can type, convert, and copy text without an account.
Fast, lightweight Docker Desktop alternative for macOS. Run containers and Linux VMs with near-native performance. Solo-bootstrapped by a Stanford CS alum.
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DDS Recruit is a recruiting service and job portal built only for dentistry. It helps private, PPO-based practices across the US hire associate dentists, specialists, hygienists, office managers and C-level leaders.
A curated board of U.S. clinic and healthcare jobs, filtered by state and specialty, updated daily.
Clinic Directory is a free U.S. healthcare directory that helps patients find and compare clinics by specialty and city—services, ratings, insurance, languages, and booking links in one place. Operated by Clinsight; no account required.
Novastart brings apps and files onto an infinite canvas where people and AI agents can work together. Put Chrome, ChatGPT, Claude, Word, Excel and your files on one shared whiteboard, and let AI agents work alongside you with their own cursors and keyboards.
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Frequently asked questions
How many startups and founders are in San Francisco?
Founderhood lists 8 startups and 4 founders building online from San Francisco, United States. Each profile links to their product and social accounts when provided.
What types of tech companies are in San Francisco?
Popular startup categories in San Francisco include SaaS / Software, Developer Tools, Agency / Services. Browse each listing to see what they’re building.
How do I find a cofounder or meet founders in San Francisco?
Browse the cofounder page for San Francisco, join the free founders club, or use X and LinkedIn links on each profile. List your startup to appear in the directory.