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JPM Week SF 2026
(Jan 12 - Jan 16)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gary Event 
With Andrei Yurkevich (Protofire), Qing Zhang (LDV Partners), Radhika Iyengar (Starchain Ventures).
Perkins Coie, 3150 Porter Dr, Palo Alto
Jan 22 (Thu) , 2026 @ 05:00 PM
FREE
 
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DETAILS

Join Founders Bay Membership
Join the Founders Bay community to unlock curated events, office hours with top investors, & exclusive perks. Learn more at foundersbay.com/membership.

Join us for the AI for Good Pitch Competition, hosted by Mariane Bekker from Founders Bay, where visionary founders showcase AI-driven innovations designed to create meaningful, positive impact. This event spotlights startups leveraging artificial intelligence, deep tech, & frontier technologies to solve real-world challenges & transform industries for the better.

Selected startups will pitch live to a distinguished panel of venture capitalists & technology leaders, sharing their mission, traction, & measurable impact in a fast-paced, interactive format. Each pitch is followed by thoughtful, actionable feedback from judges-providing founders with valuable insights, visibility, & direct investor perspective.

Whether you're an early-stage founder building purpose-driven technology, an investor seeking the next impactful AI company, or a technologist passionate about responsible innovation, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join the Founders Bay community for an inspiring evening of innovation, collaboration, & opportunity.

Finalists will pitch live to a panel of judges for a chance to win funding, mentorship, & visibility.

Winner Benefits

6-month VIP access to Founders Bay Private membership

Featured spotlight in the Founders Bay newsletter reaching 150,000+ founders & VCs

Agenda
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Dinner & Networking

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Startups Pitch

Judges

Andrei Yurkevich, Founding Member, Protofire

Qing Zhang, Partner, LDV Partners

Radhika Iyengar, Managing Partner, Starchain Ventures

7:30pm - 8pm: Networking & Private Meet & Greet with the Judges for VIP Ticket Holders Only

Apply to pitch: https://www.foundersbay.com/ai-for-good-pitch

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 & VCs coming together to grow their startups through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, & educational resources. Proudly woman-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse & inclusive startup ecosystem. Subscribe to our newsletter & become a member today.

By registering for this event, you agree to release Founders Bay from all liability related to your participation in the event. You also consent to be subscribed to the Founders Bay newsletter for updates on future workshops, events, & resources. You may unsubscribe at any time.
 
 
 
 
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