About us
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) is the largest grassroots community of startup founders in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With over 36,000 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 (Now Showcase) 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.
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 Founder Showcase and Demo
• SVE Startup Mixer
• Founder Hiking
Twitter: @SVEntrepreneur
Follow the founder David Cao: http://linkedin.com/in/davidcao01
Upcoming events
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Physical AI, Embodied AI, Robotics Meeteup
Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, USJoin us for an electrifying evening of innovation at the Embodied AI, Physical AI and Robotics, choshoted with Physical AI Builders.
This event is a dynamic prelude to the Physical AI Summit 2026 Connect with Silicon Valley’s leading minds in embodied AI, physical AI, robotics, and hardware to explore how AI is transitioning from software to physical systems, reshaping industries through intelligent machines and robots.
Event Overview
This meetup is designed to spark collaboration, showcase AI-driven innovations in embodied and physical AI . Expect engaging presentations, live startup showcases, and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley’s innovation epicenter.
Agenda- 4:30PM Host & Sponsor Welcome
- 4:35 Welcome remark: AI In Physical World
- 4:45 Featured Presentation
- 4:55 Panel Discussion:
- 5:20 Startup Showcase (4minutes each, plus Q&A) Moderator
- Open Mic & Networking
- 6PM Investor Feedback
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/YAvNRdavWe'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.
Join the Physical AI Revolution in Silicon Valley
The Embodied AI, Physical AI is your chance to engage with Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem and prepare for the Silicon Valley AI Forum. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of intelligent machines and physical worlds.
Register Now!4 attendees
F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley 2026: Infrastructure to Supply Chain
SVAI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Menlo Park, CA, USF50 Physical AI Summit – Infrastructure to Supply Chain
The Physical AI Summit 2026 is an exclusive, high-impact event uniting corporate leaders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, angel investors, and family offices with the pioneers redefining manufacturing and construction.
http://physical.f50.ai/silicon-valleyHosted By
- F50.AI – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
- Physical AI Builders
Supported By
Long 100 Capital
- GTM Firm
- Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
Event Format
- Keynotes & Featured Talks: Visionary insights from industry pioneers and investment leaders.
- Investor Panels: Perspectives from venture capital, private equity, corporate funds, and angel investors.
- Live Physical AI Showcase: Cutting-edge demonstrations of 2026’s top innovations.
- Demo Tables: Hands-on exploration of next-generation prototypes.
Call for Sponsorships: Fuel the Future Together
With the event now free, we're seeking sponsorship partners to cover essentials like food, production, and more—ensuring an unforgettable day for all. Sponsorship tiers start at $2500 and offer high-visibility branding, speaking slots, demo tables, and VIP access.
Interested? [physical.f50.ai/sponsorship]()
Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!Investor Benefits
Tailored for venture capital, private equity, corporate innovation funds, and angel investors:
- Exclusive Market Intelligence: Direct access to manufacturing pioneers, supply chain strategists, and policymakers shaping the industry.
- Cross-Border Opportunities: Explore investment structures leveraging U.S.–Mexico–Canada production corridors.
- Made in the USA Insights: Learn from industry giants like Apple and Tesla redefining domestic manufacturing.
- High-Profile Visibility: Gain exposure through panel participation, showcase judging, or brand sponsorship.
Featured 2025 Speakers and Showcase judges
- Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead - Applied AI, Google Research
- Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II, Cruise (GM)
- Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader, Honeywell
- Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer, PROCEPT BioRobotics
- Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer, OpenAI
- Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Ventures
- Canice Wu, Partner, Outrigger Group
- Charles E. Marsala, President, Menlo Innovation Hub
- Duncan Davidson, Managing Partner, Bullpen Capital
- Jeremiah Owyang, Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
- Keith Newman, Managing Partner, GTM Firm
- Lu Zhang, Managing Partner, Fusion Capital
- Michael Meng, Managing Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert
- Rana Gujral, CEO, Behave Signal
- Robert Scoble, Blogger, Unaligned
- Scott Armanini, Associate Director Strategic Initiatives, UC Davis DataLab
- Simon Lancaster, Managing Partner, Omni Ventures
- Sunil Sabat, Principal Manager, Microsoft
- Tiffine Wang, Managing Partner, Onsen Global
22 attendeesPhysical AI, Embodied AI, Robotics Meeteup
Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA, USJoin us for an electrifying evening of innovation at the Embodied AI, Physical AI and Robotics, choshoted with Physical AI Builders.
This event is a dynamic prelude to the Physical AI Summit 2026 Connect with Silicon Valley’s leading minds in embodied AI, physical AI, robotics, and hardware to explore how AI is transitioning from software to physical systems, reshaping industries through intelligent machines and robots.
Event Overview
This meetup is designed to spark collaboration, showcase AI-driven innovations in embodied and physical AI . Expect engaging presentations, live startup showcases, and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley’s innovation epicenter.
Agenda- 4:30PM Host & Sponsor Welcome
- 4:35 Welcome remark: AI In Physical World
- 4:45 Featured Presentation
- 4:55 Panel Discussion:
- 5:20 Startup Showcase (4minutes each, plus Q&A) Moderator
- Open Mic & Networking
- 6PM Investor Feedback
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/YAvNRdavWe'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.
Join the Physical AI Revolution in Silicon Valley
The Embodied AI, Physical AI is your chance to engage with Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem and prepare for the Silicon Valley AI Forum. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of intelligent machines and physical worlds.
Register Now!2 attendees
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