Palo Alto Startup Founders, Innovators & Investors ...

2026-11-30 · 19:00:00 · Redwood City

Blacksmith

2048 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

Held at Blacksmith in Redwood City, this evening mixer offers startup founders, innovators, and investors an organized platform to introduce themselves and build business relationships.

Connect with ambitious startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and business professionals!

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, fresh ideas and meaningful business connections with a dynamic community of founders, investors and entrepreneurial professionals.

Whether you're launching your first startup, scaling an existing business, exploring investment opportunities or looking to connect with forward-thinking entrepreneurs, this event brings together people who are passionate about building, innovating and growing businesses.

From Tech, AI and FinTech to HealthTech, Sustainability, E-commerce, Creative Industries and beyond, we welcome founders and professionals from all sectors and stages of entrepreneurship.

Great businesses are built through great connections. Meet people who could inspire your next idea, become your future business partner or open the door to exciting new opportunities. Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for: Startup Founders & Co-Founders – Building, launching or scaling innovative businesses. Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Looking for new connections, partnerships and growth opportunities. Angel Investors & Venture Capital Professionals – Interested in discovering emerging startups and connecting with entrepreneurs. Tech Founders & Innovators – Developing products, platforms and solutions across emerging industries. Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Exploring business ideas or preparing to launch their first venture. Startup

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and angel or venture capital investors across fields like tech, AI, FinTech, and sustainability will find relevant peers here. It works well for anyone seeking partners, funding avenues, or feedback on an early venture concept.

What happens

Guests check in between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM, receiving directions to the reserved space before an introductory briefing. An open round of one-minute elevator pitches runs until 8:30 PM, giving each attendee floor time before an hour of open networking closes the gathering.

Who's in the room

Attendees span multiple stages and sectors, ranging from hardware and software builders to creative industry entrepreneurs and startup service professionals. You will encounter both first-time operators exploring nascent concepts and established investors scanning for upcoming deal flow.

How to prepare

Rehearse a concise sixty-second overview of your company, offering, or specific reason for attending. Keep your core value proposition clear, articulate exactly what you are currently seeking, and bring a straightforward way to trade contact details during the post-pitch conversations.

Organizer: Business Founders Group

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 33.85 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Welcome — When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 1 Min Elevator Pitch — Each attendee will have 1 min to present their startup, idea, or expertise to the public.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Dive into engaging discussions and forge new connections, share insights, discover potential collaborations, and expand your professional network.

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