About us
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) is the largest grassroots community of startup founders in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With over 30,000 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 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.
Watch us on youtube:
youtube.com/c/founderworld
Recap video of Startup Founder Bootcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdXre1yRCGs
Our regular activities
• SVE Startup Founder Showcase and Demo
• SVE Startup Mixer
• Founder Hiking
Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3532521/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1812781/
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.Speakers:
Speakers:
Building Brains for Machines That Move: Lessons from Shipping Motion Planning at Waymo, Waabi, and Agtonomy
Adityaveer Raswan, Leading Motion Planning at Agtonomy, been part of the physical AI revolution for the last 7+ years, at various Autonomous Driving companies such as Waymo, Waabi
Building the Intelligence Layer: Real-Time Agentic Middleware for Physical AI
Ashu Sharma, GenAI & Full-Stack Engineer | Founder, Ashish Sharma Studio
Demo Overview: Showcase a Production-Grade Voice AI/Vision Agent specifically designed for industrial coordination. Unlike traditional chatbots, which often fall short in practical applications, this innovative system employs Agentic Workflows along with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). These elements work in tandem to effectively bridge the gap between sophisticated AI models and the physical hardware or operational data that they interface with. My goal is to illustrate how this integration can revolutionize the way industries operate, enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes.
Visum AI
Visum AI is building a Physical Intelligence Layer for data center operations. We use AI and computer vision to understand how facilities are designed, built, and operated—transforming diagrams, SOPs, MOPs, and on-site activity into structured, executable intelligence ready for robotics. Our platform automates the creation and validation of operational procedures, reduces human error, accelerates handovers from construction to live operations, and ensures every site follows the same gold standard for safety and uptime.
Blockcheckbook, Darryl Williams
AI-driven Business Intelligence. We integrate cutting-edge AI/ML, LLMs, and consulting tools to optimize operations, drive decisions, and reveal new opportunities. Also pioneers in Blockchain, Robotics, Embodied AI, and AI Hardware solutions.
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:
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”).58 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 InvolvedCall 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!7 attendees
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.
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