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With Daniel Theobalt (Founder, Vecna Robotics), Mike Biglan (CEO, Twenty Ideas), Emily Yu (Boost VC), Mohak Saxena (Race Capital), Naveen Kumar & Nikul Bhatt (KFC Ventures), Jeni Chang (Founder Institute), Yvonne Lutsch (Lam Capital).

	Persona, 353 Sacramento St, Oakland
	Mar 13 (Thu) , 2025 @ 05:30 PM
	FREE

DETAILS

Join us for a pitch evening where visionary founders present their startups to a panel of seasoned investors & industry experts. This event offers a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas, receive constructive feedback, & connect with potential investors & advisors. We are featuring extraordinary AI & Deep Tech startups with traction taking the stage to showcase their companies & compete head to head. Apply to pitch: https://forms.gle/rkaPoRLah5KZVJuz6

Agenda:
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Dinner & Networking
6:30pm - 7:30pm: 10 startup pitching with judges
7:30pm - 8:00pm: Networking
7:30pm - 8:00pm: Private VIP Meet & Greet with the judges
Judges:
Emily Yu, Deep Tech Investor at Boost VC
Mohak Saxena, Investor at Race Capital
Naveen Kumar, Managing Partner, KFC Ventures
Nikul Bhatt, Senior Partner, KFC Ventures
Jeni Chang, Managing Director, Founder Institute
Daniel Theobalt, Founder at Vecna Robotics ($14M in funding) & Mekable
Mike Biglan, CEO, Twenty Ideas
Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director, Lam Capital, Berkeley SkyDeck
What to Expect:
Innovative Pitches - Founders in AI & frontier tech will present their cutting-edge ideas to a panel of expert judges.
Expert Feedback - Industry leaders & investors will provide valuable insights & critiques.
Networking Opportunities - Connect with founders, investors, & tech enthusiasts in the deep tech space.
Exciting Prize - The winner will receive a 6-month VIP membership to Founders Bay, offering exclusive access to resources & connections.
Inspiring Conversations - Learn from the latest trends & advancements in deep tech & entrepreneurship.

Spectators are welcome!
Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, & watch how the experts analyze & critique new businesses.
If you'd like to pitch, apply here!

Hosted by Founders Bay & Founder Institute San Francisco

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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, & startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley & with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented & motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.About Founders Bay:Founders Bay is a membership community of 30,000 founders & VCs coming together to grow their startups through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, & educational resources. Proudly women-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse & inclusive startup ecosystem. Subscribe to our newsletter. Become a Founders Bay VIP & get access to all our upcoming events for free - including this one! Here's 50% off your membership: Become a Member Now New: Our new fund invests in frontier & AI technology. Want to join as an LP? Apply now to co-invest with us!