GDG Stanford Hackathon: Build with Google Gemini

2026-11-15 · 10:00:00 · Stanford

Stanford University

GDG Stanford Hackathon gathers developers and founders at Stanford University to build with Google Gemini and compete for seed venture meetings.

GDG Stanford Hackathon is an elite developer and founder hackathon where participants build using Google Gemini and compete for direct 30-minute pitch sessions with partners from 17 premier venture capital funds (including General Catalyst, Bessemer, NEA, Kleiner Perkins, and Menlo Ventures) writing $500K–$5M seed checks.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders and technical builders working on artificial intelligence and deep tech will find this worthwhile. If your venture is ready for seed funding between $500K and $5M, the format aligns well with your capital targets.

What happens

Starting at 10:00, participants hack on products powered by Google Gemini. The day centers on building and culminates in a pitch competition where top teams vie for private thirty-minute pitch meetings with venture capital partners.

Who's in the room

Software developers and technical entrepreneurs join student organizers from GDG Stanford. Venture capital partners from seventeen prominent funds, including Menlo Ventures, Bessemer, General Catalyst, NEA, and Kleiner Perkins, represent the primary investor presence.

How to prepare

Familiarize yourself with Google Gemini APIs beforehand to accelerate your prototyping. Alongside your code, rehearse a tight product pitch that clearly explains your business model and market potential, ensuring you can transition immediately from technical demo to investment conversation.

Organizer: GDG Stanford

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Stage
Seed
Sectors
AI, Deep Tech

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