Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs & Startups - SVE

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 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.

Showcase companies:
oin the Physical AI Builders Community
Continue the conversation beyond the event:
🌐 Newsletter Beta: http://sve.io (Your go-to source for embodied AI, robotics, humanoids, manufacturing + physical-world AI updates. Registering adds you to early access — opt out anytime after the first invite.)
💬 Discord Beta: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav
🎙️ Physical AI Podcast: youtube.com/@f50f50
Strategic Partners
Physical AI Builders (PAB) · F50.ai · Physical AI Advisory Committee · Austin–San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) · Texas Real Estate Network
Speak or Showcase
Present or demo your work to investors and executives fueling North America's manufacturing renaissance:

• Live-demo robots, agents, or systems to spark pilots
• Position your company at the forefront of the Physical AI wave in Texas

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/fEBekibRxoV9V7KD7
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the community shaping Physical AI's future and gain prime visibility.
📩 Contact: i@sve.io | 🌐 app.sve.io/s

Get Involved
Beyond the meetup, we're building a home for this community — both online and in your inbox. Our brand-new Physical AI Builders Discord is now open, and as a meetup member, you're invited to join as a founding member. It's a dedicated space to share your projects, exchange ideas, get feedback, and stay connected with fellow builders between events. 👉 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav

We're also about to launch the upgraded Physical AI Builders Newsletter — your go-to source for everything at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Get a sneak peek before it officially drops: 🌐 Preview here: http://SVE.io
Come help us shape the culture from the ground up — on Discord, in the newsletter, and at every meetup. Your voice and presence matter here.

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFEIE9t_rQg
Recent Episodes Highlights (catch up before you come!):

• Physical AI 2026 Outlook with Advisory Committee — Landmark discussion with Anupam, Apurv (NVIDIA), Harnish, Keith Newman, and David Cao on humanoid robots, autonomous factories, AI-native hardware, smart supply chains, and the Texas–Silicon Valley–Monterrey corridor driving $1T re-industrialization. (Available on YouTube now!)
• The iPhone Moment for Robotics — Exploring when robotics hits its breakthrough inflection point and the entrepreneur opportunities in 2026–2028.
• AI Simulates Reality: Traffic Scenarios & Beyond — Clips featuring Apurv Naman from NVIDIA on simulation for physical AI training.
• More on YouTube (search "David Cao Physical AI Podcast" or check the playlist), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and Substack.

Whether you're building in Physical AI, investing in the space, or just fascinated by embodied agents — this is your front-row seat to the action.
Date & Time: [e.g., Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST] YouTube Live / Zoom (link sent upon RSVP)
Call for Speakers / Guests We're booking upcoming episodes! If you're a founder, researcher, investor, or executive working on humanoid robotics, embodied AI, autonomous systems, simulation, manufacturing AI, supply-chain intelligence, or related Physical AI breakthroughs — we'd love to feature you. → Pitch: DM @davidcao01 on X, email [your pitch email], or reply here with your bio, 1–2 topic ideas, and why it fits the show. Spots go fast for 2026 themes!
Call for Sponsors & Partners Help power the Physical AI conversation! Sponsorships available for live events and episodes — ideal for robotics companies, simulation platforms, AI hardware providers, venture firms, or tools serving the embodied AI ecosystem. Benefits include:

• On-mic shoutouts during live recording
• Logo + link in episode notes, video description, and YouTube/LinkedIn posts
• Features to our growing audience of Physical AI builders & investors
• Networking intros at events

Showcase companies:
Get Involved
Beyond the meetup, we're building a home for this community — both online and in your inbox. Our brand-new Physical AI Builders Discord is now open, and as a meetup member, you're invited to join as a founding member. It's a dedicated space to share your projects, exchange ideas, get feedback, and stay connected with fellow builders between events. 👉 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/YAvNRdav

We're also about to launch the upgraded Physical AI Builders Newsletter — your go-to source for everything at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Get a sneak peek before it officially drops: 🌐 Preview here: http://SVE.io
Come help us shape the culture from the ground up — on Discord, in the newsletter, and at every meetup. Your voice and presence matter here.

Call for Presenters/Showcases: Spotlight on Embodied AI and Physical AI Startups
https://forms.gle/c47bHU5nWHSm4asx8
Sponsorship Opportunities: Elevate your brand with a high-value audience focused on the physical AI revolution. Contact i@sve.io (Subject: “Embodied AI Meetup Sponsorship Inquiry”).
Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders and tech innovators in embodied/physical AI.
• Robotics and hardware engineers.
• Real estate developers, PropTech, and construction professionals exploring physical AI.
• Investors (VCs, PEs, Angels) seeking opportunities in physical AI and robotics.
• AI researchers and strategists focused on the software-to-physical shift.

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