San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is proactively engaging tech leaders to restore the city's luster amid a homelessness crisis. At the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event, he emphasized the importance of collaboration and highlighted initiatives to streamline business operations. Lurie has rolled back harmful drug programs while proposing new zoning laws for taller buildings to increase housing. He aims to attract AI firms with tax breaks and plans to involve them in civic improvements. Lurie is determined to revitalize San Francisco as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.