SXSouthie | Summer Kickoff with Austin Vibes + Boston Roots

​What We're Doing

​SXSouthie is BACK (and actually in Southie) with a summer kickoff for Boston’s early-stage AI ecosystem. This is your chance to connect with fellow founders, operators, and investors building locally and thinking big.

​Inspired by SXSW, but rooted right in Southie, we’re trading cowboy boots for Red Sox hats and doing things our own way.

​Come for:

• ​An intentionally social setting to unwind and recharge

• ​Good food, good drinks, and lots of laughs

• ​Meaningful connections without the stuffy atmosphere

​About Your Hosts

​Flybridge is an early-stage venture fund backing ambitious founders building our AI-powered future. With roots in Boston and investing heavily on the east coast we've backed incredible companies like MongoDB, Nasuni, BetterCloud, Bowery, Codecademy and Chief – typically leading the seed rounds. Through Next Wave Funds (XFactor Ventures, Next Wave NYC, The Graduate Syndicate, and Next Wave Operators) we back companies tackling a diverse set of problems at the earliest stage through a curated community of investment partners poised to help founders win.

​Gunderson Dettmer is the leading law firm for venture-backed startups and investors. Its early-stage practice is deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem, representing thousands of high-growth companies from formation through exit. With a sharp focus on innovation, Gunderson provides founders with practical, business-minded legal counsel across formation, fundraising, equity, and IP — helping emerging companies scale with confidence. From seed rounds to Series A and beyond, Gunderson’s track record and deep founder-first approach make it a trusted partner at every critical stage.