Building relationships in
Silicon Valley
Tundra Trails is Tundra Ventures' gathering series for founders, funders, and friends.
Real relationships, built on real trails — and open to anyone, anywhere.
Tundra Trails is a low-key gathering series for founders and funders who would rather build genuine relationships than collect business cards. No pitching, no name tags, no agenda beyond good company and honest conversation about what people are building and funding.
It shows up two ways: in person, on the beautiful trails of the San Francisco Peninsula, and virtually, through candid virtual events where VCs share the insider knowledge that usually stays behind closed doors.
We have a warm standing welcome for founders and funders from outside the usual startup hubs — because Tundra was built to help founders from everywhere else compete in Silicon Valley.
Real photos from Amanda's hiking adventures on the San Francisco Peninsula!
One series, two doors — pick the one that fits.
Come walk a stretch with us.
Unhurried morning hikes on the Peninsula — an easy-to-moderate loop at a conversational pace, with a view at the top. A small group on purpose, so you actually meet people. Local founders and funders, plus startup friends who happen to be visiting from outside the Bay.
- 2–3 mile loop, gentle climb
- All paces genuinely welcome
- San Mateo County trails
Plug in from anywhere.
Candid virtual events and office hours where Tundra GPs and VC friends answer real questions about raising, positioning, and breaking into Silicon Valley. No geography, no travel, no waiting to be in town — just the insider knowledge founders actually need.
- Live Q&A with working VCs
- Bring your own questions
- Open to founders everywhere
Upcoming gatherings. Grab a spot.
We alternate between in-person hikes and virtual events. Spots are limited and kept intentionally small — registration links go live as each event opens.
In-Person HikeFri, Aug 14Founders, Funders & Friends: A Friday Morning Hike
9:00–10:00 AM · Peninsula (San Carlos area)
The inaugural Tundra Trails hike. A small, unhurried morning loop for founders, funders, and friends. Come as you are, leave with a few people worth knowing.
VirtualWed, Sept 10Breaking Into Silicon Valley
Virtual Event · Co-hosted with Tundra GP Danielle Steer
A candid virtual conversation for founders outside the usual hubs on how to actually break into Silicon Valley — with live Q&A. Submit your questions in advance.
In-Person HikeThu, Oct 2Founders, Funders & Friends: Fall Peninsula Hike
Morning · Peninsula (San Mateo County)
Our second in-person hike as the trails turn toward fall. Same easy pace, same small group, same warm welcome — new faces to meet.
VirtualNovemberVirtual Event with Tundra GP Adam Choe
Virtual Event · Co-hosted with Tundra GP Adam Choe
A virtual session with Tundra GP Adam Choe on a founder-focused theme, with plenty of room for your questions. Theme announced soon.
New to the trail? Here's what to know.
Everything you need to show up relaxed and ready for an in-person Tundra Trails hike.
Helping domain experts raise their first round.
I'm Amanda Heyman, a startup lawyer, former venture-backed founder, and Founding Managing Partner of Tundra Ventures. Tundra Trails is the front porch of Tundra's advisory practice — where I get to meet founders and funders before we ever talk about working together.
Tundra's advisory work helps domain-expert founders (doctors, scientists, engineers, finance professionals) raise their first round of capital, with a special focus on helping founders outside Silicon Valley compete in Silicon Valley. If a conversation on the trail turns into wanting a hand with your raise, here's how we can go deeper:
A focused strategy session to get unstuck on your raise and leave with a clear plan for what's next.
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