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A full day of startup-VC programming featuring expert panels, a live Deep Tech Pitch Competition, & curated networking at Tech Weekend
Join us for Day 1 of Tech Weekend December - a full day designed to connect high-growth founders & active investors through panels, debates, & live startup pitches.
If you're building in AI, Deep Tech, FinTech, Health Tech, Biotech Climate Tech, Neuro, Quantum, Solar, Space tech or other frontier sectors, this is where meaningful conversations & investor relationships begin.
This event is part of Tech Weekend December (Dec 5-6, 2025) - a two-day founder-investor matchmaking experience.
To attend the full weekend: Register for Tech Weekend December
Friday, December 5, 2025 - Schedule
Location: Edge & Node, 103 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | VC Panel: Venture Outlook for 2026 - Where Investors Are Betting Next
Top VCs share their 2026 outlook on AI, Deep Tech, FinTech, Climate Tech, & Health Tech. Includes audience Q&A.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Crowdfunding Pitch Showcase
A featured startup presents its live crowdfunding campaign in front of VC panelists & the audience.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break + Open Networking
Complimentary lunch served (Vegetarian, Halal, Vegan, & Gluten-Free options available).
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | VC Debate: AI Ethics - Guardrails or Growth Limits?
A live debate between leading investors on whether regulation & ethical frameworks enable or limit AI innovation.
Side A: Regulation & ethical frameworks are essential for responsible AI development.
Side B: Overregulation will stifle innovation & slow technological progress.
Featuring Frederick (Freddy) Dopfel, Principal at LG Technology Ventures
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Deep Tech Pitch Competition
5-7 startups in Deep Tech & Frontier Tech pitch live to 3-5 VCs.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Founder & Investor Mixer
Wrap up Day 1 with casual networking & drinks among founders, investors, & ecosystem partners.
About Tech Weekend
Tech Weekend is a two-day founder-investor matchmaking event by Founders Village designed for Pre-Seed to Series A startups.
Founders meet aligned investors through Office Hours, Panels, Workshops, Pitch Competitions, & Mixers - making it one of the most founder-focused events in the Bay Area.
Note: Only registered attendees can apply to pitch. You'll get access to the application link after signing up.
Stay Connected
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Website: Founders Village
LinkedIn: Founders Village on LinkedIn
Instagram: @founders.village
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Youtube: @FoundersVillage
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at events@foundersvillage.co
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