AI Founders & Investors Summit - #SFTechWeek
Join us for the B.E.L.L.E AI Founders & Investors Summit, an immersive, high-energy experience bringing together AI startup founders and the investors shaping the future of technology.
As part of SF Tech Week, this summit is designed for real connection β no gatekeeping, no fluff. Just bold builders, active funders, and deep opportunities for collaboration.
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What to Expect
π₯ 1000+ attendees Founders, venture investors, and industry operators
π€ Interactive Panels-Featuring top VCs, AI founders, and product leaders
π 30+ Live Startup Pitches-High-energy, high-potential founders pitching to real investors
π§ AI Demo Booths-Showcasing cutting-edge products and prototypes
π€ Curated Networking & Live Matching-Real-time founder-investor connections, warm intros, and deal flow
π Awards Ceremony-Honoring startup excellence and visionary leadership
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π― Pitch Your Startup
Submit your pitch for a chance to present live to VCs and judges.
π© Apply here: https://forms.gle/JDiJMnQcPdTrjbQC6
π Deadline: October 3rd
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π’ Become a Sponsor or Host an Exhibit Booth
Co-create something meaningful and amplify your brand with our community.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/WGYK6BNKa3X6s6eb9
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π Full-Day Agenda
13:00 β 14:00
Arrival & Check-in + Booth Exploration
Settle in, grab your badge, meet fellow builders and investors, and explore early-stage AI demos.
14:00 β 15:30
Super Panel: Fund x Build x Scale
Tactical insights from investors, founders, and operators shaping the future of AI and venture.
π π€ Featured Speakers & Moderator
β¨ Lu Zhang β Founder & Managing Partner @ Fusion Fund
Stanford-trained, ex-founder, and now leading one of Silicon Valleyβs top early-stage AI & healthcare VCs. WEF Young Global Leader, Forbes 30 Under 30, and more.
β¨ Ioana Hreninciuc β Co-Founder @ Runware
Ex-CPO of Homa & Huuuge Games, ex-CEO @ GameAnalytics. Now powering AI generation for Quora, Wix, and beyond.
β¨ Linda Sheng β GM of Global Business @ MiniMax
Former investor @ Warburg Pincus & SoftBank Vision Fund. McKinsey alum. Deep insight from both founder and funder perspectives.
β¨ Kshitij βKGβ β Business Fellow @ Perplexity AI
Forbes 30U30. Ex-healthtech CEO. Now driving AI enterprise transformation across the U.S., Europe, and India.
β¨ August Rosedale β Co-Founder & CTO @ Qurrent
From AI-native art to real-time automation systems, August is building the future of AI infrastructure.
ποΈ Moderator: Liliana Cerilo β Chief Strategy Officer @ Lexica
Former Head of Strategy @ Google. A visionary at the intersection of enterprise innovation, storytelling, and AI for impact.
15:30-15:35 Lean Vertical AI Startup by Akash Saraf, the CEO @ TheAgentic
15:40 β 18:00
Startup Pitch Arena
Founders pitch live to investors and judges. Each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch and 2 minutes of live feedback.
Fast. Focused. Fundable.
18:00 β 20:00
Networking Dinner + Booth Showcase
Enjoy dinner while diving deeper into startup demos, connecting with fellow attendees, and forming real relationships.
20:00 β 20:30
Awards Ceremony
Celebrating community excellence:
β Startup Pitch Award
β The B.E.L.L.E Award
20:30 β Late
After-Party & Founder Talent Showcase
Drinks, music, and performances by founders. From jazz to stand-up, storytelling to guitar solos β the stage is theirs.
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This event is a part of #SFTechWeek β a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Learn more at www.tech-week.com
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