Bay Area Founders Club

About

Bay Area Founders Club is an event organizer focused on the artificial intelligence and machine learning space. Operating primarily across the Bay Area, the group launched its programming in 2025. It provides local gatherings that address both the operational and technical realities of building companies in modern technology sectors.

What they run

The club has held eight gatherings to date, split between six completed events and two upcoming dates. Their formats include general events, meetups, mixers, and a pitch night. Most activity centers on the Bay Area, with upcoming San Francisco sessions covering Stanford's Touchy Feely leadership workshop with Carole Robin and an event examining physical AI connections between Silicon Valley and Shenzhen.

Who attends

The crowd consists of startup founders, technologists, and operators working within the AI and machine learning ecosystem. Attendees include entrepreneurs pitching their ventures, technical teams building physical and software AI applications, and startup leaders seeking executive management skills. The gatherings attract peers looking for informal networking mixers alongside focused discussions on emerging engineering and cross-border innovation.

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Upcoming events

Past events