San Francisco · Bay Area

Where Trojans build the future

Troy Collective is a curated community of builders, investors, and operators shaping the Bay Area tech ecosystem. Rooted in USC. Open to all.

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About

A room where business happens

USC produces world-class entrepreneurial and technical talent — but lacks a strong Bay Area identity. Stanford and Cal dominate the narrative here. Troy Collective changes that.

We convene the most engaged, innovation-oriented segment of the Trojan network. The result: a room where people share common values, similar ambitions, and a meaningful sense of alignment — leading to unusually high-quality interactions.

Curated, Not Crowded

Quality over quantity. Every gathering is intentional — designed for meaningful connection, not mass attendance. We start narrow and grow through referrals.

Rooted in USC, Open to All

Our foundation is the Trojan network, but our events welcome anyone building in tech. The best ideas don't check for alma maters.

Consistency Compounds

We believe in showing up. A regular cadence of events builds the depth of relationship that turns contacts into collaborators.

2026 Programming

Built around consistency and quality

Our event series brings together founders, operators, and investors for conversations that matter.

Feb 27, 2026

Fireside Chat with Max Mullen, co-hosted by SVB

Instacart co-founder · Networking + conversation

Complete

Q2 2026

State of the Market: AI & Venture Salon

Panel discussion + community dialogue

Upcoming

Q2 2026

Community Projects Learning Hour

Member showcases + collaborative feedback

Upcoming

Q3 2026

SF Tech Week Summit

Flagship gathering · Founders, investors, builders

Flagship

Q4 2026

Year-End Community Gathering

Celebration + reflections on the year

Upcoming

Who We Bring Together

The people shaping what comes next

A concentrated group of decision-makers and builders actively shaping the technology ecosystem.

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Founders

Seed to growth stage. Building the next wave of technology companies across AI, SaaS, FinTech, and emerging verticals.

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Investors

Pre-seed through pre-IPO. Venture capital partners and angels actively deploying into the Bay Area ecosystem.

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Operators & Executives

Senior leaders across product, engineering, design, and go-to-market at high-growth startups and established tech companies.

How It Started

Two Trojans, one missing piece

Miles and Kevin kept crossing paths at USC alumni gatherings around the Bay — happy hours, watch parties, the usual rotation. They were fine, but something was missing. The conversations stayed surface-level, the format rarely changed, and the people actually building things in tech seldom came back.

They wanted something with more intention. A consistent, curated community where every event is designed so you meet someone new, learn something worth remembering, and leave with more than a LinkedIn connection. Not a networking group — a room with purpose.

The Trojan network provided the foundation. The Bay Area tech ecosystem provided the context. So they got together and did a thing. That's how Troy Collective was born.

Team

Who's behind this

A small team with deep roots in tech, venture, and the Trojan network.

Miles Deamer

Crossover Ventures

Venture investor with a decade of experience building and backing companies across the Bay Area startup ecosystem.

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Kevin Liu

Salmon Labs · Uncharted Ventures

Builder and investor at the intersection of technology and community. Focused on creating lasting Trojan connections in NorCal.

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Michael Tseng

NVIDIA

Connecting Trojans across the Bay Area tech landscape and helping build community infrastructure for the next generation.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is Troy Collective a business?

No. Troy Collective is a community initiative, not a company. We don't profit from events. Partners and sponsors in the ecosystem help us cover costs so we can create experiences worth showing up for.

Who can attend?

Our foundation is the USC alumni network, but events are open to anyone building in tech. Great people know great people — that's how the community grows.

What are the community guidelines?

Be generous with your time and attention. Give speakers your full presence. What's shared at events stays at events. And the one rule that covers everything else: don't be an asshole.

How do I get involved?

Fill out the form below and we'll add you to the list for upcoming events and community updates.

I'd like to partner with Troy Collective.

We'd love to hear from you. If your organization wants to get in front of the people shaping Bay Area tech, reach out here.

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Where Trojans build the future

A room where business happens

Built around consistency and quality