Sobremesa by TECLA, an invite-only, family-style dinner for engineering leaders who want real conversation

Sobremesa
Where Latin Flavor and Tech Leadership Meet

An invite-only, family-style dinner for engineering leaders who want real conversation, bold ideas, and unforgettable cuisine. No pitches—just connection.

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Event Host - Isabella Caprario
Isabella Caprario
Event Host - Felipe Giannetti
Felipe Giannetti

Latin America's Most Meaningful Ritual, Reimagined for Tech Leaders

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In Latin America, sobremesa is the time after a great meal when conversation flows and relationships deepen.

We’re bringing that spirit to the world of engineering leadership—with intimate, no-pitch dinners hosted at the best Latin restaurants in your city.

Each Sobremesa blends world-class food, drink, and culture with high-level, peer-led conversation about the future of tech.

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Real

Talk.
Flavor.
Value.

Engaging Roundtable Discussions

Candid, Curated Conversations

On scaling teams, AI ops, remote engineering, and what’s next.

Premium dinner experience

‍Latin American Culinary Experience

Held at top-tier restaurants—Peruvian gems, Argentine steakhouses, upscale Mexican spots.

No Sales Pitches

No Pitches, No Panels

Chatham House Rules. No sponsors. Just thinkers and builders.

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Micro Community, Macro Insight

Only 8-12 tech leaders per dinner.

Hosted by Tecla

The nearshore talent partner behind top U.S. tech teams.

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Who Belongs at the Table?

Tech Leaders

CTOs, VPs of Engineering

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Founders of Scaling Tech Startups

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Engineering leaders driving AI, remote-first, and cloud strategy

No business cards. No clout chasing. Just real connection.

Your Hosts

Event Host - Felipe Giannetti

Felipe Giannetti

Host – Sobremesa, Austin

After 8 years building a tech company in the Bay Area, Felipe moved to Austin with a mission: to help shape and support the city’s next generation of technical leadership. At Tecla, he brings together software engineering leaders through gatherings designed for connection, perspective, and community.

Event Host - Isabella Caprario

Isabella Caprario

Experience Curator – Tecla Events

Isabella is the behind-the-scenes force behind Sobremesa. From scouting venues to crafting every detail of the experience, she makes sure each gathering feels relaxed, thoughtful, and built for real connection.

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What Happens at Sobremesa?

Each dinner takes place at one of the best Latin American restaurants in the city—Peruvian, Mexican, Argentinian, Brazilian. To reflect the communal spirit of sobremesa, we serve everything family style. The table shares a curated spread of standout dishes, giving everyone a chance to taste the full range of flavors.

The setting is private. The drinks are top-shelf. And the conversations? Focused, honest, and peer-led.

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Drinks and introductions over small plates

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Shared, family-style dinner curated by the restaurant

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Guided roundtable on scaling, AI, and tech leadership

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No pitches. No panels. Just real connection

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Upcoming Sobremesas

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Event Host - Isabella Caprario
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Event Host - Felipe Giannetti
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Feedback from the Table

“The best meal and best leadership insight I’ve had this quarter.”

- VP of Engineering, Series B SaaS

“Not just another networking thing. This one had soul.”

– CTO, Healthcare Startup

“I'd never been to that restaurant—and I’ve lived here 15 years.”

– Founder, AI DevTools

The Hosts Behind the Plate

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