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| With Richard Waines (Investor, DCVC Bio), Wendy Nguyen (Sr Manager, Investor Relations, VABA Venture Capital), Vandana Sunkara (Founder, The Next 10), Benny Liao (Principal, Acorn Pacific Ventures), Jesse Courtier (Founder and Managing Director, Radiologue Ventures), Anna Trendewicz (Principal, Future Energy Ventures), , Abhinav Gupta (Investor, Riceberg Ventures). |
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Nov 05 (Thu) @ 05:00 PM
$20
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Join us for a high-energy, AI-focused pitch night bringing together bold founders, cutting-edge ideas, & top-tier investors.
This event spotlights startups pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, from applied AI solutions to frontier research-driven ventures. Selected founders will pitch live to a panel of experienced investors, operators, & AI experts, competing for visibility, feedback, & potential funding opportunities.
APPLY TO PITCH HERE:
Expect:
Live startup pitches from AI-driven teams
Insights & feedback from leading investors & builders
Networking with founders, engineers, & AI enthusiasts
Exposure to the global Founders Bay ecosystem
Whether you're building in AI, investing in the space, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this is your chance to connect & engage with the future.
Winner Benefits:
VIP access to the Founders Bay Private Membership for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners
Featured spotlight in the Founders Bay newsletter reaching 200,000+ founders & VCs
Agenda
5:00 - 5:30 PM: Doors open Welcome drinks & networking Get in the room, meet your future co-founders, investors, & collaborators
5:30 - 5:45 PM: Opening remarks Setting the stage for the evening
5:45 - 6:45 PM: Pitch round 1 First 4-5 startups take the stage Live investor feedback after each pitch
6:45 - 7:00 PM: Break Grab food & drinks, stretch, network
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Pitch round 2 Remaining 4-5 startups Final pitches before the vote
8:00 - 8:20 PM: Judges discussion Audience votes live on Mentimeter Judges decide 1st place & runner up Audience casts their People's Choice vote
8:20 - 8:40 PM: Winner announcements
8:40 - 9:00 PM: Closing networking Connect with founders, judges, & the Founders Bay community
Judges:
Richard Waines, Investor at DCVC Bio
Wendy Nguyen, Sr Manager, Investor Relations at VABA Venture Capital
Vandana Sunkara, Founder at The Next 10; Angel Investor at Hustle Fund
Benny Liao, Principal at Acorn Pacific Ventures
Jesse Courtier, MD, Founder & Managing Director at Radiologue Ventures
Anna Trendewicz, Principal at Future Energy Ventures
Abhinav Gupta, Investor at Riceberg Ventures
Who should attend:
AI founders, engineers, investors, researchers, & anyone passionate about the evolving AI landscape.
Spots are limited, secure your seat & be part of the next generation of AI innovation.
About Us
Founders Bay is a 200,000+ member community of founders, executives, investors & operators - weekly curated events, expert workshops, & mentorship. Proudly woman-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker.
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Co-Host
Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP (CFM) is a leading investment management law firm known for providing top-tier, innovative, & collaborative legal solutions for complex financial services matters. CFM services start-up investment managers, multibillion-dollar funds, & everything in between.
The firm's corporate & intellectual property (IP) practice groups also advise early-stage startups to later staged companies valued in the billions & the business innovators & investors who run & fund them, including: global comprehensive & strategic IP counsel & legal services, delivering tailored solutions & robust protections for developments & inventions, brands, digital assets, AI technologies, designs, know-how, & more; & advising companies & investors during all stages of the corporate lifecycle across emerging industries, from formation to exit, such as fundraising rounds, mergers & acquisitions, securities compliance, joint ventures, corporate clean-up & due diligence, employment matters, corporate tax matters, etc.
Event Terms & Consent
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