About us
Empower Startups with AI
36,000+ founders · Silicon Valley's longest-running startup community
SVE is Silicon Valley's home for entrepreneurs who build with AI. Since 2008, we've been the launchpad for thousands of founders — and today we're evolving with the frontier: empowering the next generation of innovators to harness AI as a builder, operator, and competitive advantage.
Our signature SVE Startup Showcase — Silicon Valley's oldest community pitch night — continues to be where ideas become ventures. Now with a dedicated focus on AI-native companies, we've expanded our programming to include hands-on AI workshops, AI Office Hours, and the annual SVE AI Demo Day.
We remain deeply committed to Physical AI, Embodied AI, Robotics, PropTech, and SaaS, and are proud partners of the Physical AI Builders community and the F50 Physical AI Summit. Whether you're a first-time founder, a seasoned builder, or an investor seeking the next frontier — SVE is where you connect, build, and grow.
Home and newsletter: sve.io
We are proud to partner with the Physical AI Builders community and F50 Physical AI Summit to accelerate the next generation of breakthrough entrepreneurs.
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.
Home: http://sve.io/e
Watch us on youtube: youtube.com/c/founderworld
Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3532521/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1812781/
Our regular activities
• SVE Startup Showcase
• SVE Startup Mixer
• Founder Hiking
Twitter: @SVEntrepreneur
Follow the founder David Cao: http://linkedin.com/in/davidcao01
Upcoming events
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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.
Main Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogjH3WYddLfkHjX9
Alternative Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GK6Mwz5v3bVuCK1s8 The main parking area can fill up. There is additional parking available a short walk away by going east on Alpine Road and making the first right turn onto Bishop Lane. You can park on the dirt shoulder of that frontage road and there’s a walking trail to take you back to the main lot.
4 attendeesEntrepreneur 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.
Main Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogjH3WYddLfkHjX9
Alternative Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GK6Mwz5v3bVuCK1s8 The main parking area can fill up. There is additional parking available a short walk away by going east on Alpine Road and making the first right turn onto Bishop Lane. You can park on the dirt shoulder of that frontage road and there’s a walking trail to take you back to the main lot.
4 attendeesEntrepreneur 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.
Main Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogjH3WYddLfkHjX9
Alternative Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GK6Mwz5v3bVuCK1s8 The main parking area can fill up. There is additional parking available a short walk away by going east on Alpine Road and making the first right turn onto Bishop Lane. You can park on the dirt shoulder of that frontage road and there’s a walking trail to take you back to the main lot.
4 attendees
Past events
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