Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs & Startups - SVE

Sun, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM PDT

Startup Pitch Salon | Cash Award | Investor Feedback

JJ Lake Business Center, 340 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA, US

## WeShine Entrepreneurship Salon and EntreConnect

​are excited to co-host a highly curated startup pitch event, bringing together top early-stage founders, seasoned investors, and engaged audiences for an event of insight, feedback, and community.

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## What to Expect

• ​Live Startup Pitches: Hand-selected startups present their ventures on stage
• ​Investor Feedback: Renowned investors share real-time insights and advice
• ​Audience Voting: Cast your vote for the most promising pitch of the event
• ​Award Session: Winning teams will receive $1000 Cash award and exclusive coaching opportunities

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## Startups – Apply to Pitch!

​Want to get on stage and pitch in front of real investors and an engaged audience?
- Submit your pitch deck by October 15th
- Final selections announced on October 17th

• Apply Here: https://forms.gle/wMDdGMnUG3gpHMgo7

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## Winner Perks

​**$1000 Awards** will be issued to two startups, determined by AI Judge and Live Pitch voting from Investors and audience.
​Additionally, the winners will win a 1:1 coaching session with WeShine Advisor Group, featuring Investors, Stanford Business Coach, Business model strategists and more.

## Past Events:

8/24 Event Recap: https://youtu.be/mM5WDnCddxE
7/27 Event Recap: https://youtu.be/vYz2yissvJY

## Past investors:

Harry Feng, Partner @ Fusion Fund
​Jin Ho Hur, General Partner @Han River Partners
​Jay Wang, CEO & CIO @ Primitive Global
​Jamie Wu, CEO @HK XiFeng Capital
​George Wang, Founder @ AYLA and Investor
​James Pu, Angel Investor
Sid Mehta, Angel Investor
Payal Motwani, Angel Investor @ Amazon

Call for more investors: Join the WeShine Investor Advisory Group for Current or Future Events!
We are forming a powerful Investor Advisor Group to support early-stage founders. Benefits include:
✔️ Early access to top-tier pitch decks
✔️ Recognition as a Featured Guest Investor
✔️ Community Impact Award from WeShine
​✔️ Interested? Please let us know. https://forms.gle/X5WdMbLphs1NgvHNA

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## Audience – Be Part of the Action

​Attend the event to:

• ​Hear some of the most promising new startups
• ​Learn from expert feedback
• ​Vote for your favorite pitches
• ​Connect with the local founder-investor community

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## Organizers

​​About the Organizers

• WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
  Bay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin
• EntreConnect
  Founded in 2023, EntreConnect is a global community empowering entrepreneurs and investors to scale businesses. Our events have connected 20,000+ founders, operators, leaders, and VCs, sparking collaboration and innovation. LinkedIn
• Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
  Part of F50’s global network, SVE is the largest grassroots founder movement in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With 38,000+ members, we empower entrepreneurs to showcase innovations, pitch ideas, and connect in Silicon Valley’s vibrant ecosystem.

## Official Registration:

https://luma.com/9527hpyv

Mon, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM PDT

Builder Workshop, Tech Talk, & Showcase @ F50 Physical AI Summit Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, 8th Floor, Menlo Park, CA, US

📍 Silicon Valley AI Hub, Menlo Park
📅 October 27, 2025 – Afternoon
🎟️ Free to Attend | Sponsorships Available (Food & Logistics)
Pre-Event of the F50 Physical AI Summit – Silicon Valley
physical.f50.ai/siliconvalley

⚙️ Where Builders, Innovators & Investors Connect
Kick off the F50 Physical AI Summit – Silicon Valley with an immersive half-day program at the brand-new Silicon Valley AI Hub.

🎙️ Featured Speakers & Experts (Alphabetical Order)

• Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead – Applied AI, Google Research
• Bill Riechert, Partner – Pegasus Ventures
• Canice Wu, Partner – Outrigger Group
• Charles E. Marsala, President – Menlo Innovation Hub
• David Cao, Managing Partner – F50 Nexus | Physical AI Builders
• Jeremiah Owyang, Partner – Blitzscaling Ventures
• Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II – Cruise (GM)
• Keith Newman, Managing Partner – GTMFirm
• Lu Zhang, Managing Partner – Fusion Capital
• Michael Meng, Managing Partner – Drexel Burnham Lambert
• Rana Gujral, CEO – Behave Signal
• Robert Scoble, Blogger & Tech Evangelist – Unaligned
• Scott Armanini, Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives – UC Davis DataLab
• Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader – Honeywell
• Simon Lancaster, Managing Partner – Omni Ventures
• Srini Bala, Field CTO – Atlas Cloud
• Sunil Sabat, Principal Manager – Microsoft
• Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer – PROCEPT BioRobotics
• Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer – OpenAI
• Tiffine Wang, Managing Partner – Onsen Global
• William Li, CEO – Knightscope

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🚀 Track A: Startup & Industry Showcase
For founders, scale-ups, and corporate innovators
A curated stage to present breakthrough technologies to a high-value audience of investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Format:

• 5–6 min presentations from startups and innovators
• Expert panel feedback and Q&A

Showcase your solution, win a demo table the main summit ($1000 value, over 100 investors attending)
To Submit your application for showcase: https://forms.gle/1tHbya53gSLa9GTM7

🧠 Track B: Technical Workshop
For developers, researchers, and tech founders
Hands-on sessions exploring state-of-the-art robotics and AI systems.
Sample Topics:

• Building autonomous AI agents (LLMs + middleware)
• Robotics + AI: from simulation to deployment
• Edge AI acceleration & MLOps at scale
• Safety, robustness & real-world testing
• Generative AI for design and materials innovation
• Open-source frameworks: live demos & collaboration

Gain access to the latest tools, code, and frameworks shaping the Physical AI frontier.

💡 Why Attend

• Developers: Learn new frameworks, experiment, and collaborate live
• Entrepreneurs: Pitch your ideas and meet investors ready to fund innovation
• Executives: Discover technologies transforming manufacturing and robotics

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
This free event depends on community sponsors for food, logistics, and media.
Partner with us to gain premium visibility across our Physical AI Builders and F50 networks — over 100,000 innovators & investors worldwide.
📩 Contact sponsorship@F50Summit.com to sponsor or collaborate.

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🎥 Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/VL4zqdHM5tM
🔗 RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2gj6hr8
🌐 More info: physical.f50.ai

Fri, Oct 31 · 8:30 AM PDT

F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley 2025: Reimagine Manufacturing

Location not specified yet

Physical AI Showcase (Pre-event): October 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Main Summit: October 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Silicon Valley AI Hub (Sponsored by Snowflake), 135 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 I

# F50 Physical AI Summit – Reimagine Manufacturing

Where Capital Meets Industrial Innovation
The Physical AI Summit 2025 is an exclusive, high-impact event uniting corporate leaders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, angel investors, and family offices with the pioneers redefining manufacturing and construction.
Exciting Updates:
1 We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Snowflake, sponsoring the state-of-the-art Silicon Valley AI Hub as our venue. In line with this collaboration and agreement with SVAI, the summit is now free to attend—simply apply to join at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.
2 All previous registrants through Lu.ma. evenbrite.com and the Physical AI Builders (PAB) / Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) communities will have their seats reserved automatically. If you purchased a standard ticket, a full refund will be processed promptly.
3 In case of over-subscription, priority will be given to members of the Physical AI Builder Community, as well as real investors and AI entrepreneurs.
Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.

## Hosted By

• F50.AI – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
• Physical AI Builders

## Supported By

• GTM Firm
• Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)

## Event Format

• Keynotes & Featured Talks: Visionary insights from industry pioneers and investment leaders.
• Investor Panels: Perspectives from venture capital, private equity, corporate funds, and angel investors.
• Live Physical AI Showcase: Cutting-edge demonstrations of 2025’s top innovations.
• Demo Tables: Hands-on exploration of next-generation prototypes.

Call for Sponsorships: Fuel the Future Together
With the event now free, we're seeking sponsorship partners to cover essentials like food, production, and more—ensuring an unforgettable day for all. Sponsorship tiers start at $2500 and offer high-visibility branding, speaking slots, demo tables, and VIP access. This is your chance to align with F50.AI and Physical AI Builders while reaching 300+ decision-makers.
Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship
Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!

## Investor Benefits

Tailored for venture capital, private equity, corporate innovation funds, and angel investors:

• Exclusive Market Intelligence: Direct access to manufacturing pioneers, supply chain strategists, and policymakers shaping the industry.
• Cross-Border Opportunities: Explore investment structures leveraging U.S.–Mexico–Canada production corridors.
• Made in the USA Insights: Learn from industry giants like Apple and Tesla redefining domestic manufacturing.
• High-Profile Visibility: Gain exposure through panel participation, showcase judging, or brand sponsorship.

## Featured Speakers and Showcase judges

• Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead - Applied AI, Google Research
• Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II, Cruise (GM)
• Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader, Honeywell
• Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer, PROCEPT BioRobotics
• Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer, OpenAI
• Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Ventures
• Canice Wu, Partner, Outrigger Group
• Charles E. Marsala, President, Menlo Innovation Hub
• Duncan Davidson, Managing Partner, Bullpen Capital
• Jeremiah Owyang, Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
• Keith Newman, Managing Partner, GTM Firm
• Lu Zhang, Managing Partner, Fusion Capital
• Michael Meng, Managing Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert
• Rana Gujral, CEO, Behave Signal
• Robert Scoble, Blogger, Unaligned
• Scott Armanini, Associate Director Strategic Initiatives, UC Davis DataLab
• Simon Lancaster, Managing Partner, Omni Ventures
• Sunil Sabat, Principal Manager, Microsoft
• Tiffine Wang, Managing Partner, Onsen Global
• William Li, CEO, Knightscope

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## Content Tracks

• Physical AI: Robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing systems.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production.
• Real Estate and Construction in the AI Era
• North America Supply Chain: Policy, infrastructure, and cross-border strategies.

## Register Now

Secure your spot for this exclusive event Limited seats available—reserve early to join 300+ innovators and investors. For sponsorship opportunities, contact us

Sat, Nov 22 · 8:45 AM PST

Entrepreneur Hiking Monthly

Stanford Dish Trail Parking, 1-7 Piers Ln, Portola Valley, CA, US

Join this social hiking event with SVE (Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs). It's an ideal way to practice your pitch, make new connections and get some fresh air. We'll hike approximately 4 miles round trip.

This meetup is organized by Mike Kahn
Here's our agenda:

8:45 AM - Arrive
9:00 AM - Introductions
9:15 AM - Start hiking
10:00 AM - Pitching
11:30 AM - End hiking

This hiking is not for people who rarely exercise - it's medium difficulty. Hike at your own risk.

Release of Liability:

In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs and representatives, you release SVE and its organizers and volunteers from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity.