What we’re about
Startup California and Startup Bay Area are regions of The Startup America Partnership a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case See www.startupcal.org for more information. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young companies that grow create jobs. As a core American value, entrepreneurship is critical to the country’s long term success and it’s time to step up our game.
GOALS
We have three main goals:
1. Provide valuable resources and connections to help young companies grow
2. Support regional startup ecosystems throughout the country
3. Recognize startups as the drivers of our economy and their founders as American heroes
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 25 PERCENT OFF! Startup World Cup Silicon Valley 2025Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA
This event is being promoted by many groups.
This event is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event.
There is a cover charge for this event.
A "Yes" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation.
In order to attend, please register here:
Startup World Cup Silicon Valley 2025 Tickets, Thu, May 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Our meetup members get 25 PERCENT OFF!
Use promo code:
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Slots are limited!
## STARTUP WORLD CUP
Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors.
Check out the Grand Finale 2024 Highlight Here.
## Judges and Speakers:
- Rajesh Swaminathan (Partner, Khosla Ventures)
- Liz Wessel (Partner, First Round)
- Mercedes Bent (Venture Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners)
- Ashmeet Sidana (Chief Engineer, Engineering Capital)
- Jihong Kim (Managing Director, Samsung Ventures)
## Startup World Cup Silicon Valley Agenda
5:00 - 5:30 PM Registration & Networking
5:30 - 5:45 PM Opening & Welcome Remarks
5:45 - 6:40 PM 1-8 Pitches
6:40 - 6:55 PM Break
6:55 - 7:45 PM 9-15 Pitches
7:45 - 8:00 - 8:10 PM VC Panel
8:10 - 8:15 PM Entertainment
8:15 - 8:20 PM Awards Ceremony - Rodin Collection at the Cantor Arts Center and Social Networking-StanfordCantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford, CA
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups.
This event is FREE to attend.
In order to attend, please register here:
This event is FREE to attend.
Agenda
10:45 AM Meet in front of the Cantor Arts Center
Look for the MEETUP sign!
Meet and greet!
Network, socialize and connect!
11:30 AM Group tour of the Rodin collection
12:30 PM Roam the exhibits or have lunch in the cafe at the Cantor Arts Center
OPTIONAL: 1:30 PM Group tour of the Stanford campus
(Attendees will purchase their own food and beverages.)
Please review this link for info on the Cantor Cantor Arts Center, directions and parking info.
https://museum.stanford.edu/visit
Please review this link for info on the Rodin collection.
https://museum.stanford.edu/exhibitions/rodin-shock-modern-body
Please register here for admission to the Cantor Arts Center.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cantor-arts-center-reservations-tickets-159897258003
(Admission is free but registration is required.)
