The Women in AI Pitch Competition
Hosted by Oasis Collective
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Are you a woman founder building the next breakthrough in AI?
Are you an investor seeking the next wave of visionary AI startups?
APPLY TO COMPETE: https://airtable.com/appST82WUFF5pFEaT/pagNpv4NqVRwhMhJI/form
Join Oasis Collective, SVB, and Sisters at Microsoft NERD Center on Friday, May 29th for the inaugural Spring 2026 Boston Women in AI Pitch Competition—an inspiring evening of pitches, curated networking, and celebration spotlighting top women-led startups and artificial intelligence.
For the first time of many, we are bringing our esteemed pitch competition from SF to Boston to convene trailblazing founders, top investors, technologists, and community champions to connect, showcase transformative ideas, and uplift the next generation of AI leadership.
JUDGES PANEL:
Rebecca Schechter — Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company; Former GM, Microsoft Healthcare AI; Former CEO, Optum Behavioral Health
Rebecca Reynolds Moore — LP & Mentor, RevUp Capital and FoundersEdge; Founder & CEO, InANutshell Consulting
Cammy Keiler — VP of Marketing & Brand, Alembic; Angel Investor & AI Ecosystem Connector
Bella Pivo — Analyst, FoundersEdge; Former CEO, IDEA Venture Accelerator; Founder Storytelling & Brand Strategist
APPLY HERE: https://airtable.com/appST82WUFF5pFEaT/pagNpv4NqVRwhMhJI/form
- Applications are open to AI startups with at least 50% female founders
- Guest attendance is open to all, including male allies
- Only 6 startups will be selected to pitch live!
EVENING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Live pitch competition featuring early to growth-stage AI startups
- Thoughtful feedback and Q&A from an elite judging panel
- Networking and vibrant conversation with investors and technologists
- Elegant, thoughtfully curated bites and sips
- Closing reception and celebration with the finalists!
We are proud to make this competition open to all fundraising stages, removing traditional barriers that often exclude women founders and underrepresented innovators.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
4:00-4:45 - Welcome Networking Reception, with food + drinks
4:45-5:00 - Competition Opening Remarks & Kickoff
5:00-5:40 - Startups Pitch with Q&A (~6 min/pitch +2-3 min for judges questions)
5:40-6:00 - Intermission (~15 min plus some buffer time)
6:00-6:40 - Startups Pitch with Q&A (~6 min/pitch +2-3 min for judges questions)
6:40-7:00 - Judges Deliberate
7:00 - Winning startups announced and awards presented
7:00-8:00 - Celebration Reception to cap off the night
Presented by Oasis Collective and Sisters.
Oasis Collective, the premier AI ecosystem built by women for women and allies, fosters collective intelligence and equitable innovation excellence. From running the first-ever all-women’s AI hacker house to hosting unique educational and networking events, Oasis creates spaces and experience that ensure the vital advancement of women’s leadership in AI & tech.
Sisters, a female founders community empowering women founders from Central Asia to build globally competitive startups. We connect founders to Silicon Valley expertise, capital, and networks through curated events, mentorship, and pitch opportunities. Please join our community | Follow us on IG & Linkedin | info@sistersfemalefounders.com
With gratitude to our generous sponsor:
Silicon Valley Bank: Silicon Valley Bank is a leading financial partner to the innovation economy, providing banking services and support to the world’s most ambitious startups, growth-stage companies, and venture investors. With a deep commitment to advancing entrepreneurship and technology, SVB plays a critical role in shaping the future of innovation. We are proud to partner again with SVB to host this event.
And thank you to our Community Partner:
Startup Boston is the front door to the Greater Boston and New England startup ecosystem. We make it easier for founders, startup operators, investors, and startup-curious individuals to find opportunities, build meaningful connections, and navigate the resources already available across the community.
link: https://www.startupbos.org/
For sponsorship inquiries, press, for VIP access requests, please contact:
Juliet Kelso – juliet@oasiscollective.org
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