San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is actively engaging with tech leaders to restore the city’s former glory. At the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event, he emphasized the need to tackle the drug crisis and homelessness, which have driven businesses away. Lurie introduced initiatives like Permit SF to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for startups and proposed zoning changes for taller buildings. He aims to attract AI companies by offering tax breaks and fostering partnerships. Despite concerns about tech displacement, Lurie believes innovation can thrive in San Francisco once again.