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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Latin America's Most Meaningful Ritual, Reimagined for Tech Leaders
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.
Real
Talk.
Flavor.
Value.
Candid, Curated Conversations
On scaling teams, AI ops, remote engineering, and what’s next.
Latin American Culinary Experience
Held at top-tier restaurants—Peruvian gems, Argentine steakhouses, upscale Mexican spots.
No Pitches, No Panels
Chatham House Rules. No sponsors. Just thinkers and builders.
Micro Community, Macro Insight
Only 8-12 tech leaders per dinner.
Hosted by Tecla
The nearshore talent partner behind top U.S. tech teams.
Who Belongs at the Table?
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CTOs, VPs of Engineering
Founders of Scaling Tech Startups
Engineering leaders driving AI, remote-first, and cloud strategy
Your Hosts
Felipe Giannetti
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.
Isabella Caprario
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.
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.
Drinks and introductions over small plates
Shared, family-style dinner curated by the restaurant
Guided roundtable on scaling, AI, and tech leadership
No pitches. No panels. Just real connection
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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
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Skip the Panels. Join the Table
Apply for your seat at Sobremesa—a curated dining experience for tech leaders who want to grow, connect, and taste something different