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Startup Grind AI Summit
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| With Kevin Rose (True Ventures), Grace Ma (Bessemer VC), Itamar Novick (Recursive Ventures), Jon Chu (Khosla Ventures), Brian Bell (Ignite Ventures), Navin Chaddha (Mayfield Fund), Mike Schroepfer (Gigascale Capital), Chris Gardner (Underscore VC), Allie Garfinkle (Fortune). |
| Startup Grind, To Be Announced, San Francisco |
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Oct 01 (Wed) , 2025 @ 08:30 AM
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Save the Date! Our annual AI Summit returns October 1, 2025
Virtual. Global. Free | 5k Startups | 8am - 12pm PT
Whether you're pitching your first investor or closing your Series A, this is the AI founder event of the year.
Build smarter. Raise faster. Join the future of AI.
The AI Summit is Startup Grind's annual virtual event for early-stage AI startups-and 2025 is all about helping founders raise capital in today's challenging landscape. Now in its 4th year, the Summit brings together over 5,000 founders, investors, & builders working at the edge of AI. Whether you're preparing to raise your first round or gearing up for your Series A, this is your moment to meet the people who matter.
Themes
Fundraising in the New AI Economy
From seed to Series A, learn what investors are really looking for in early-stage AI startups today-and how to position your company for success in a high-stakes funding environment.
Impact AI
How AI is driving meaningful innovation in health, education, climate, & beyond-and how founders can build startups that matter (and get funded for it).
Agentic AI & the Future of UX
Explore autonomous agents, vibe-coding, & next-gen interfaces redefining user experience-and how these trends are influencing investor interest.
Trust, Safety & AI Authenticity: Fighting Deepfakes, Building Proof
Deepfakes & synthetic media are transforming brand safety, politics, & trust online. Explore opportunities for startups building detection tools, authenticity layers, & identity verification. Learn emerging standards, regulatory shifts, & strategies to make provable real your competitive edge.
Meet the Next Wave of Founders
Hear from breakout AI entrepreneurs & investors who are changing the game-and get inspired by those just a few steps ahead of you.
Spotlight Moment: The Mayfield | Divot AI List Reveal (100 Honorees)
We'll unveil the inaugural AI List, recognizing the most promising early-stage AI startups & builders from around the world. Get a first look at who's shaping the future-and could be your next collaborator, co-investor, or role model. We're accepting nominations until Sept 10th.
Who Should Attend
AI startup founders actively fundraising (pre-seed to Series A)
Early-stage teams building scalable AI products
VCs & angel investors looking to connect with new talent
Product, engineering, & research leaders shaping AI-first companies
Why Attend
Get Fundraising Insights from top investors & backed founders
Make Real Connections with other AI founders at your stage
Join Live VC AMAs, workshops, & small-group roundtables
Understand What's Next in AI product, funding, & adoption
Help us spotlight the next 100 rising stars shaping the future of AI-nominate a builder, researcher, founder, or leader you admire for the Mayfield | Divot AI List today.
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