Speaker Spotlight: sfBIG Pride 2026 | Leading With Authenticity
Meet Griffin Gaffney, CEO of @sfstandard
⭐ Former founding member of Stripe’s sales team who has lived and worked across Asia, Africa, and Europe
⭐ Co-founded The SF Standard in 2021 and grew it into one of the fastest-growing news outlets in the country — millions of readers, zero algorithmic shortcuts
⭐ Built a media brand with a genuine point of view in one of the most dynamic, diverse — and demanding — cities in the world
⭐ Ironman triathlete, proud husband and dog dad, and Noe Valley local
Griffin knows that leading with authenticity isn’t just a mindset — it’s a strategy. And in a city like San Francisco, it’s the only one that works.
We can’t wait to hear from him on Friday, June 12th | 3:30 PM | iHeart Media
Thank you to our partner @iheartmediaofficial
Register now: https://lnkd.in/g8uWhAxU
We’re proud to welcome @medianetads as the Title Sponsor of sfBIG Pickleball 2026!
Their partnership helps bring together sfBIG’s vibrant community of leaders across media, marketing, advertising, technology, and creative for one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated networking events of the spring.
At sfBIG Pickleball, sponsorship goes beyond visibility, it’s about creating real connection. Through on-site activations, face-to-face engagement, and shared experiences throughout the tournament, partners like Media.net are helping shape the energy and community that make this event so special each year.
We’re excited to have Media.net with us on May 15 at Bay Club Gateway in San Francisco for a day of competition, networking, and unforgettable experiences!
Registration is still open, grab your spot and join us on the courts before tickets sell out!
Proud to celebrate Pride Month in June with the amazing community at sfBIG!
Join us for “Leading with Authenticity” — an evening dedicated to meaningful conversations, authentic leadership, and celebrating the voices helping shape the future of media, marketing, and advertising.
We look forward to connecting with industry leaders, allies, and friends as we celebrate inclusivity, representation, and community together in San Francisco.
Our incredible line-up includes:
Griffin Gaffney CEO at The San Francisco Standard
Sneha Ghosh EVP of Data at Monks
Haley E. CMO at FOLX Health
Moderated by On Air Host Christie James at iHeartMedia
Thank you to our supporters:
- Networking Sponsor, @life360
- Culture Partner, @iheartmediaofficial , for venue space, Ed Sheeran Concert Raffle tickets, and Pride music curated by iHeart Pride radio host Christie James
Register at sfBIG.org
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to [email protected]
#Pride #sfBIG #BayArea #Advertising #Marketing Media Leadership Inclusion Authenticity
Save the date ⛳️ | October 22
sfBIG’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament returns on October 22, 2026 at the beautiful Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco. Where great swings meet an even greater cause.
More details to come soon!
SF showed up 💙🌉
Our inaugural sfBIG Gives Back Day was one for the books 🙌 From cleaning up around the Ferry Building 🧹✨ to celebrating after with a sunny happy hour 🍻☀️—this is what community looks like.
Big thanks to our sponsors @fueledbygstv , @medianowinteractive , and @sfstandard for making it all happen 🤝
A few reasons we keep showing up:
🚬 Cigarette butts are still one of the most littered items
🌊 Tons of waste end up in our streets & waterways
🧴 Plastic pollution continues to impact our city and beyond
Every bag of trash collected makes a difference 💪♻️
Shoutout to our planning crew 👏
@anyeezy23 at @fueledbygstv | Catheline Leung (@ancestry ) | Meg Gavin (@sfstandard )
Next up: Pickleball in 3 weeks 🏓😄 stay tuned!
#SFBIG #SFBIGGivesBack #SanFrancisco #CommunityCleanup #KeepSFBeautiful DoGoodFeelGood
Legends are made here. 🏆
Every year, champions earn their place on the sfBIG Pickleball trophy… and this year, the field is wide open.
With the last two years’ winners not in attendance, 2026 is anyone’s game. 👀
New teams. New matchups. A new name on the trophy.
Who’s taking it all this year?
🎾 May 15
👉 Registration is open, secure your spot now!
Thank you to our 2026 Pickleball Title Sponsor @medianetads
#sfBIG #Pickleball #Champions #Networking #BayAreaEvents
Ask anyone who’s attended - sfBIG Pickleball is more than a tournament. It’s THE spring event our community talks about all year. 🎾🔥
Why you can’t miss it:
🤝 Biggest networking event of spring
🌮 Open bar + taco truck
🎾 Competitive tournament play
✨ Sponsor activations
🏆 Trophy + prizes
Registration is open—grab your spot before it fills up!
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#sfBIG #Pickleball #Networking #BayAreaEvents #BusinessNetworking
🍸 sfBIG’s 19th Hole Party
Everyone’s Invited!
📅 October 30th | 4 PM
📍 Presidio Golf Course
⛳ You don’t need to golf to join the fun — come celebrate with the sfBIG community!
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🏆 Awards ceremony
🥂 Great company & delicious drinks
Sponsored Bar by Zefr
✨ The Brand Lift Driver ✨
Tequila · Grapefruit · Lime · Sparkling Water
🎭 Costume-Friendly Event!
Dress to impress for a shot at Best Costume and capture the moment with our on-site photographers sponsored by Perion.
💥 Free for Members | $35 for Non-Members
The countdown is on! ⛳️ The sfBIG Annual Charity Golf Tournament is just TWO WEEKS AWAY — and this year, we’re going all-in on a Halloween theme! 👻
Grab your tickets, get your costumes ready, and join us for a day of golf, community, and celebration at the Presidio Golf Course.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of sfBIG’s biggest event of the year! BUY TICKETS at sfbig.org
Thanks to our sponsors: Zefr, Perion, Zynga Ads, Infillion, Nexxen, Seedtag, StackAdapt, Zeta Global, AI Digital, Cadent, MiQ, GumGum, Ogury, Quantcast, The Trade Desk, Kargo, EXTE
#sfBIG #sfBIGGolfTournament #HalloweenOnTheGreen #BayAreaEvents #presidiogolfcourse
Save the Date! ⛳️
sfBIG’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament returns October 30th at Presidio Golf Course.
Join colleagues, clients, and friends for the best networking day of the year—all while supporting a great cause.
Huge thanks to our sponsors: MIQ, Simplifi, Zeta Global, Cadent, SeedTag, Kargo, Nexxen, Ogury, GumGum, Quantcast, Zynga, Perion, AI Digital & Infillion.
Yesterday at sfBIG’s Her Success 2025, our incredible speakers and attendees reminded us that legacy isn’t built alone, it’s built with community, collaboration, and the connections that lift us higher.
From powerful stories to candid conversations, we walked away with a clear message: community is your greatest career asset, and collaboration always outshines competition!
