We're going to try to have Featured Speakers at the LSC-SF events. If you have a talk and want to apply to speak, please fill out this form.SponsorsThis month our event sponsors are Metrosion and WerqWise.Metrosion - No matter what your skill level is when it comes to computers, Metrosion is ready to bring your software ideas to life. We help you during every step of the process. From developing a software strategy to creating a prototype and manufacturing high-quality software that gives you the performance and results you desire, our experienced team provides superior results. We also offer high-quality support services to ensure your software is running correctly for the lifetime of your project. More info at: https://www.metrosion.com/WerqWise - Grow your team’s success at our SOMA private offices & coworking space. In the center of San Francisco’s vibrant tech hub sandwiched between Linkedin, Salesforce, and Facebook your team will be able to partner and collaborate closely with clients. More info at: https://werqwise.com/OverviewThe Product and Innovation Unconference brings together product, marketing, and technology professionals from many different disciplines and industries to teach and learn from each other in a 3-hour impromptu conference format.Who typically attends?Attendees include anyone involved in designing, building, and growing new technology products and companies. Many of our attendees are:• Product Managers / Product Owners• Marketers (Growth, Product, Brand)• Startup Founders• Designers (UI, UX, Communication)• User Researchers• Sales professionals• Customer Success professionals• People involved in innovation projects• Consultants and Coaches• StudentsDetailsEach month members share their knowledge in open spaces. Sessions are proposed by attendees at the start of the event and there are no pre-set topics. The unconference typically has 3 concurrent tracks and there is always something for everyone. The vast majority of the sessions are in "round-table" format, meaning that they are a discussion amongst everybody in the room. But, some people come in with a short presentation or workshop that they offer as a session.Anyone can propose a session to:• Share their knowledge• Ask for help• Discuss a topicNO SOLICITATIONS!How can I learn more about how the event works?Read this article:https://medium.com/lean-startup-circle/anatomy-of-an-unconference-7c23a3cd39f6How should I prepare for the event?If you're planning on attending, make a list of 2 or 3 topics that you would like to have a conversation about.This could be something that you want to share with others, or it could be something that you want to learn.Most of the sessions at the Unconference are based on a question someone has that they propose to have a round-table discussion on.Here are different things to think about to generate topic ideas:• What are the biggest challenges you're having in your business?• What is the most important thing you've learned in the last 30 days?• What area(s) of product development, growth, or customer development that you wish you understood better?Think through those questions, then jot down 2-3 topics that you would want to discuss with other people who may have expertise in those areas.Example Sessions from Past Events• Laura Klein, author of UX for Lean Startups - Q&A• David Bland, Founder at Precoil - What do I do with this customer development data?• Gagan Biyani & Morgan Springer, founders of Sprig - Q&A• Jez Humble, author of Lean Enterprise - Q&A• Alex Cowan, author of Starting a Tech Business - Storyboarding• Mair Dundon, UX Facilitator at QuietAction - Self Persona Workshop• Jacob Esparza, CEO of Making Friends - Lessons Learned from Steve Blank's Lean Launch PadSchedule• 6:00 pm - Doors open for food, beer & networking• 6:30 pm - Begin the UnConference!• 6:45 pm - UnConference session 1• 7:15 pm - UnConference session 2• 7:45 pm - UnConference session 3How much does it cost?• Free for the first 150 registrants• $20 for everybody after thatIs there food? Drinks? Beer?Beer (if you're 21 or older).This month, food is sponsored by Metrosion.How can I volunteer for this event?Volunteers at our events help us set-up and move people between sessions, and can attend the event for free.1. Grab a volunteer ticket here2. Join the SF Event Volunteer Slack here (then join the #leanstartupcircle channel).