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With Mariane Bekker (Head of DevRel, You.com).
Perkins Coie, 3150 Porter Dr, Palo Alto
Mar 26 (Thu) , 2026 @ 05:00 PM
$19
 
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DETAILS

Join us for an exclusive evening where founders meet investors in an intimate, curated setting, hosted by Mariane Bekker from Founders Bay. The Founder VC Connect: Dinner & Panel brings together visionary startup leaders & top venture capitalists for a night of insights, storytelling, & meaningful connections.

Who This Is For:

Early-stage founders looking to gain insights, mentorship, & potential funding opportunities

VCs & angel investors seeking to connect with promising startups & thought leaders

Entrepreneurs, operators, & ecosystem builders eager to expand their network

Why Attend:

Hear first-hand experiences from successful founders & investors on scaling startups & navigating funding

Gain actionable advice on pitching, fundraising, & growing enduring businesses

Network with an intimate group of 50-100 attendees in a focused, high-value setting

VIP attendees get private time with panelists for deeper connections

Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30 PM Arrival & Curated Networking

5:30 - 6:30 PM Panel Discussion + Live Q&A

6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner & Table Conversations

7:30 - 7:45 PM VIP Private Meet & Greet (VIP Ticket Holders Only)

Be part of an evening where ideas meet capital, & the next wave of startups gains the guidance & connections to thrive.

About Us
Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build & scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal & business counseling from formation to exit, including equity & growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, & labor & employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital & private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups & investors. Our national presence & extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, & growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain & other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, & consumer packaged goods.

Founders Bay is a membership community of 150,000+ founders, executives, investors & operators coming together to grow their market through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, mentorship programs & educational resources. Proudly woman-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse & inclusive startup ecosystem.

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