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2026-11-10 · 19:00:00 · Redwood City

Blacksmith

2048 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

Held at Blacksmith in Redwood City, this evening brings artificial intelligence founders, investors, and engineers together for rapid one-minute elevator pitches and open networking.

Discover cutting-edge AI & ML startups, pitch your ideas, and network with investors, founders, and tech innovators.

Pitch & Networking Event: AI & Machine Learning

Step into the world of AI innovation and connect with the people building the future.

This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and professionals working at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. At the core of the evening is live pitching—and everyone is welcome to participate. Whether you're developing a breakthrough model, investing in deep tech, or exploring opportunities in AI, you’ll get a 1-minute slot to introduce yourself, your idea, or your ask.

Who Should Attend:

AI and ML Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Ideal for those looking to showcase their innovative solutions, seek funding, or find potential co-founders. This event provides a platform to pitch your projects to an audience that includes potential investors and partners, maximizing exposure and opportunities for growth.

Investors Specializing in AI and ML: Venture capitalists and angel investors interested in the latest developments in AI and ML will find a pool of potential investment opportunities. This event offers a streamlined way to identify emerging talents and innovative projects worth backing.

AI and ML Professionals: Data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, and other professionals working in the AI and ML fields should attend to network with peers, discuss industry tren

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders building in AI, machine learning, and SaaS who want to test their messaging or seek backing should reserve a spot. It equally serves venture capitalists, angel investors seeking emerging projects, and machine learning professionals looking for technical co-founders or peers.

What happens

Proceedings kick off at 7:00 PM with welcoming remarks and an orientation to the evening. From 7:30 PM, attendees take the floor for rapid 60-second pitches without slides, followed by an hour of unstructured mingling from 8:30 PM to follow up on pitches and swap details.

Who's in the room

Attendees include active tech entrepreneurs, deep tech and AI-focused investors, alongside data scientists, machine learning engineers, and researchers operating in the broader Bay Area ecosystem.

How to prepare

Draft a concise 60-second spoken pitch outlining the core problem your company solves, your current traction, and a clear ask. Since no presentation slides are permitted, practice your delivery aloud to ensure you land your main point within the strict one-minute window.

Organizer: The Business Minds

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 39.19 USD
Format
1-minute pitches from attendees with no slides, open networking on arrival and after pitches.
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Ai ml, Saas

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Welcome — Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each attendee will have the opportunity to deliver a short 60-second elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.

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