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Starting an AI Startup: Real Stories from Early-Stage Founders & Investors

Hosted by Elev X! by NEC X
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Palo Alto, California
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Presented by Elev X!

​Join us for an exclusive gathering designed for highly curated early-stage founders, investors, and industry leaders who are dedicated to advancing AI innovation!

​💡 In partnership with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP


​🔥 Fireside Chat 🔥
Starting an AI Startup: Real Stories from Early-Stage Founders & Investors

Join our Fireside Chat with an AI-focused VC and NEC X founders as they share insights on building successful AI startups. Discover key GenAI trends, early-stage challenges, and investor perspectives, plus practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

and more!


​🫱‍🫲 Connect with active angel investors and VCs!

​Come to pitch and network with investors:

  • ​​Translink Capital

  • Network VC

  • Impact Venture

  • iSeed Ventures

  • Sunrise Ventures

  • Sand Hill Angels

  • Unicorn Growth Capital

and more!


​This Event Offers You 4 Key Opportunities:

  • Startup-Centric:
    Engage with fellow founders, and learn from investors and industry experts from leading companies.

  • Pitch Your Startup:
    Present your startup to investors and peers.

  • Investment:
    Discuss your investment opportunities with Elev X! and other investors.

  • Networking:
    Connect with curated participants for further collaboration.


​Pitching Startups (Pitch: 3 minutes, Q&A: 2 minutes)

  • ​To be announced

Startups interested in pitching, please apply here.

The application deadline is Friday, November 15, at 11:59 PM PT.
Selected startups will be announced by Monday, November 18!


Agenda

  • 4:00pm~4:15pm Registration & Networking

  • 4:15pm~4:20pm Welcome

  • 4:20pm~4:40pm Pitch

  • 4:40pm~5:00pm Fireside Chat

  • 5:00pm~6:00pm Networking with food & drink

​🚨From 4:20pm to 5:00pm, during the pitch and fireside chat, entry is not permitted once it has begun

Guest Speaker

Kelvin Mu @Translink Capital


About the Host

​Elev X! invests in early-stage startups. Backed by NEC, a global tech company with over $20B in annual revenue, a presence in more than 50 countries, and 250+ subsidiaries, provides holistic, hands-on support with world-class resources that propel entrepreneurs from idea to impact.

​In addition, Elev X! has partnered with various ecosystem players such as:

  • Sand Hill Angels

  • Alchemist Accelerator

  • SVG Ventures | THRIVE

  • ERA

  • Translink Capital

​and more!​​


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