What we’re about
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) is the largest grassroots community of startup founders in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With over 30,000 members, SVE has been the launchpad for thousands of innovators—providing opportunities to pitch, demo, and connect within the broader startup ecosystem. Our signature SVE Pitch & Demo Night is the largest and oldest community pitch meetup in Silicon Valley, where ideas turn into ventures.
Today, SVE is evolving at the frontier of Physical AI, Embodied AI, and Robotics Entrepreneurship, while continuing to support innovation in construction, real estate, PropTech, and SaaS. We are proud to partner with the Physical AI Builders community, the Future 50 Physical AI Builders Program, and the F50 Physical AI Summit to accelerate the next generation of breakthrough entrepreneurs.
From weekly pitch nights and co-founder matching events, to panels, summits, and mixers, SVE remains the beating heart of Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you’re a first-time founder, a seasoned builder, or an investor seeking the next frontier, SVE is your home to connect, innovate, and grow.
Watch us on youtube:
youtube.com/c/founderworld
Recap video of Startup Founder Bootcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdXre1yRCGs
Our regular activities
• SVE Startup Founder Showcase and Demo
• SVE Startup Mixer
• Founder Hiking
Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3532521/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1812781/
Twitter: @SVEntrepreneur
Follow the founder David Cao: http://linkedin.com/in/davidcao01
Upcoming events
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Startup Pitch Salon | Investor Feedback + Audience Vote
OneSpace, 2665 N 1st Street, #214, San Jose, CA, US👉 Official Registration link: https://lu.ma/s21epy2q
(first 20 SVE members free with promo code "SVE")## 🚀 WeShine Entrepreneurship Salon and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs
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 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 Auguest 20
📢 Final selections announced on Auguest 22
👉 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/uFFgXLpvtPKuDotx5***
## 🧠 Winner Perks
The top startups—selected by investor feedback and audience votes—will win a 1:1 coaching session with WeShine Advisor Group, featuring Investors, Stanford Business Coach, Business model strategists and more.
## 💼Current Participating Investors (more to come):
Call for 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***
## 🎟 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.
🌟 Beta University
The largest pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley, helping early-stage founders build VC-fundable startups through training, mentorship, and connections. Learn more about us here.👉 Official Registration link: https://lu.ma/s21epy2q
(first 20 SVE members free with promo code "SVE")3 attendees
Entrepreneur Hiking Monthly
Stanford Dish Trail Parking, 1-7 Piers Ln, Portola Valley, CA, USJoin 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, founder of Explore Local Nature.
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 hikingThis 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.
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