What we’re about
# Silicon Valley Physical AI Builders
Physical AI, Embodied AI, Robotics, Humanoid, Manufacturing
Welcome to Physical AI Builders, formerly known as the Silicon Valley Android Developers—one of the oldest developer groups in Silicon Valley, founded in 2008. We're the go-to community for builders, innovators, and enthusiasts shaping the future of physical AI technologies, including robotics, embodied AI, hardware–software integration, and real-world AI applications.
Our community produces the Physical AI Newsletter, the Future 50 Physical AI Builders Program, and the F50 Physical AI Summit—held in Austin (Oct 15–16) and Silicon Valley (Oct 30)—to spotlight breakthrough entrepreneurs and foster global collaboration.
This group hosted the world’s first Android, HTML5, Android Wear, Chrome, and Google Watch hackathons, backed by Google, Samsung, T-Mobile, and many other leading players. We’re now building the leading ecosystem for Physical AI.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer developing intelligent robots, a startup founder exploring embodied AI opportunities, a researcher diving into AI for physical systems, or a newcomer eager to learn, this is your hub for collaboration and growth.
All are welcome—experienced developers, aspiring creators, and idea generators alike. Join us to connect, innovate, and build the next generation of physical intelligence!
F50 Physical AI Summit:[ http://physical.f50.ai](http://physical.f50.ai)
Future 50 Physical AI Builders: http://f50.ai/future
https://www.linkedin.com/company/physical-ai-builders/
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1814061/
Upcoming events
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Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025
Location not specified yetGlobal AI Pitch Summit 2025
This is a third party event. RSVP: https://luma.com/GAP2025?coupon=PAB
🚀 Why Attend the 2nd Global AI Pitch Summit: Founders of the Future
AI is moving fast - but the real revolution belongs to those who turn intelligence into impact.Co-hosted by Stanford Entrepreneurs, Stanford Founders, and Bay Founders Club —this is where the Bay meets the world.
Founders from London to Lisbon, from Berlin to Beijing, from Silicon Valley to everywhere innovation refuses to wait —you’re all here.
VCs, scientists, professors, creators, dreamers, doers —
Yes, we’re talking about you.
Welcome to the room where sparks become revolutions.🧠 Come for the ideas. Stay for the connections. Leave with a future.
Whether you’re:- A founder looking for your next investor,
- An investor searching for the next unicorn,
- A researcher pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,
- Or a policymaker shaping the ethical edge of AI —
this summit is your front-row seat to the AI era.
Event Luma Page: https://luma.com/GAP2025
(limited free tickets offered for limited time as well)***
💡 What to Expect
- Two action-packed days of keynotes, panels, and live startup pitches - all sessions designed to inspire, challenge, and connect.
- Deep dives into Generative Intelligence, Responsible AI, and Cross-Border Innovation.
- Global networking with founders, investors, policymakers, and researchers who are actively building the AI ecosystem of tomorrow.
Special Sessions like:
- “Top 10 Reasons Founders Succeed” — with Shaun Johnson — General Partner @ AIX Ventures, early backers of Perplexity, Hugging Face and WindSurf
- “State of the Market: Trends in Private Funds” — with Ronald Ratcliffe — Managing Director @ blackrock
- "30-Year Outlook: The Next Wave of AI Opportunities" — with Ray Wu Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures
- VC Panel：Beyond the Buzz: What Investors Actually Look For in AI Startups — with Ray Wu Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures and Gloria Zhang , VP of DCM Ventures
- “When AI Becomes Your Teammate: The Next Evolution of Work” — with Wen Sang , Co-founder & COO of Genspark.ai (0–50M ARR in 5 months)
- “Why I Never Hired for Talent – and Built a Winning Team Anyway” — with Bolun Li , Founder & CEO of Zogo (eight-figure all-cash acquisition)
- “Accelerating Humanity’s Transition to AGI” — with Rocky Yu , Founder of AGI House
- “What I Wish I Knew: 10 Stanford Founders Share Their Hardest Lessons” — hosted by Joseph Pigato , President of Stanford Entrepreneurs
- Breaking into the U.S. Market: A Global Founder’s Playbook - Host Ryan JB Taylor , Fusion Fund
Selected Highlights:
- Beyond Algorithms: Embedding Responsibility into AI Systems Sam Hamilton , SVP Data & AI, Visa
- Building AI Products That Last: From Creation to Trust Shub A , SVP AI, U.S. Bank | USC Professor | Author & Board Advisor
- The Dawn of AI-Driven Clinical Drug Development Will Ma, Founder & CEO HopeAI (Backed by Mayo Clinic & Debiopharm)
These sessions take you from finance to healthcare to enterprise trust systems, revealing how AI is quietly re-engineering every industry.
Part of Our Speakers- 2nd Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025
A lineup of world-class founders, investors, and AI leaders driving innovation across industries:- Shaun Johnson — General Partner @ AIX Ventures, early backers of Perplexity, Hugging Face, WindSurf, Weights & Biases, and Athelas.
- Ray Wu — Managing Director @ Alumni Ventures
- Ronald Ratcliffe — Managing Director @ BlackRock
- Miko Matsumura — Managing Partner @ gCC Venture Capital
- Peter Walker — Head of Insights Carta | Data Storyteller
- Gloria Zhang — VP DCM Ventures
- Ryan JB Taylor — Early Stage Investor @ Fusion Fund | AI & Deep Tech
- Wen Sang — Co-founder & COO @ Genspark.ai | Founder @ Smarking (acq, YC/Khosla backed)
- Shub Agarwal — Senior VP of GenAI @ U.S. Bank | Adjunct Professor @ UCLA | Author
- Bolun Li — Founder @ Zogo (acq), Forbes 30 Under 30, (eight-figure all-cash acquisition)
- Stash Pomichter — Founder @ Remus Capital, MIT Alumni
- Sana Wajid — SVP @ Fetch.ai Innovation Lab | Chief Development Officer @ Fetch.ai
- Sophie Ren — Founder & CEO @ ChatSlide.ai | Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes Business Council Member
- Joseph Pigato — President @ Stanford Entrepreneurs
- Rocky Yu , Founder of AGI house
- Sam Hamilton , SVP Data & AI, Visa
- Paul Fang — President @ Bay Area Founders Club (BFC)
- Stephen D. Torres — Co-founder @ Ellerra
- Chris Bradbury — Principal @ Alumni Ventures
- Xiaoyin Qu — Founder @ HeyBoss
- Echo Cheng — Founding Partner @ Brightway Future Capital
- Alex Dang — Former McKinsey Partner | Bestselling Author
- Iris Sun — Principal @ 500 Global
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Past events
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