AI FOUNDER PITCH & DEMO NIGHT #SFTechWeek
We're thrilled to announce the kick-off of A16z's Tech Week with the official AI Founder Pitch & Demo Night at the Freepik HQ in San Francisco on October 7th. Join us from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an electrifying evening of innovation, networking, and excitement.
We have an impressive roster of 65+ registered VC's and Angel Investors attending our event including some of the most prominent names in venture capital. Notably, VCs from top firms such as Alumni Ventures, Greylock Partners, B Capital Group, Menlo Ventures, Techstars, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Yamaha Motor Ventures, Crosslink Capital will be in attendance. This gathering presents a rare opportunity to connect with investors who are shaping the future of innovation across industries.
Experience the future of AI as founders take center stage to pitch their groundbreaking products to a captivated audience of angel investors and venture capitalists. This unique opportunity allows you to witness firsthand the cutting-edge developments in AI technology and possibly discover your next big investment.
10 founders will showcase their AI startups before a distinguished panel of investors, including Maria Pienaar and Oluseun “Olu” Taiwo, a founder who has recently secured over $6M in a pre-seed round, along with Zamir Shukho, General Partner at Vibranium VC.
Update: We’ve received over 50+ pitch applications! Applications are now closed, but stay tuned for future opportunities to get involved. Founders, make sure to RSVP—this is a fantastic networking opportunity you won’t want to miss! Even if you’re not pitching, you’ll gain valuable insights from the live feedback sessions. Plus, as an audience member, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite pitches, adding an exciting, interactive element to the event.
Hosted by the vibrant Sophie Alcorn, this event promises an energetic evening of flowing ideas and drinks.
5:30 PM - Doors open
6:00 PM - 3 min startup pitches followed by 2 min feedback
7:00 PM - Networking, food, and refreshments
Mark your calendars, bring your business cards, and prepare for a night of innovation and inspiration. Founders Network Members can join for free, while non-members will need to purchase a General Admission ticket.
Emcee - Sophie Alcorn
Chapter Director: Ethan Puzarne
Community Partnership: Mabel Chan
FN Membership/Growth Chair: Johanna Behm
Pitch Judges: Maria Pienaar, Oluseun Taiwo, Zamir Shukho
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Community Partner Founders Network: Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here.
Headquartered in San Francisco, FN Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm affiliated with Founders Network (FN), an invite-only community of tech startup founders and serial entrepreneurs.
Since 2011, Founders Network has curated a generous, authentic, and inclusive community of tech founders and catalyzed millions of “founder helping founder” moments. They've helped thousands of tech founders answer the questions, build the relationships, and gain the perspective they needed to move faster. Today Founder's Network is 600+ global members strong with over $30B raised, collectively. Investors, we encourage you to join the fnInvestor Program.
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This event is proudly sponsored by: Thoropass are compliance experts so you don’t have to be. They provide easy software paired with expert guidance and continuous monitoring, helping you pass any audit with ease. Their platform supports frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, trusted by hundreds of growing companies. Special Offer: 15% off Thoropass for FN Members!
Venue Sponsor: Freepik is a search engine that helps graphic and web designers to locate high quality photos, vectors, illustrations and PSD files for their creative projects.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event? please email mabel@superconnected.io
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.