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2026-11-02 · 19:00:00 · Menlo Park

Dutch Goose

3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Held at Dutch Goose in Menlo Park, this evening mixer gathers founders and investors for quick pitches and open networking across diverse industries.

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

First-time founders, experienced operators scaling a venture, and aspiring entrepreneurs will find value here. It also fits angel investors, venture capital professionals, and service specialists interested in meeting early-stage teams across sectors like AI, FinTech, HealthTech, and sustainability.

What happens

Arrivals check in between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM before moving into the reserved area for an overview. Starting at 7:30 PM, every participant gets one minute to pitch their venture, concept, or professional background, followed by an hour of unstructured networking until 9:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Participants include business owners, tech innovators, and co-founders building across varied sectors from e-commerce to creative industries. They share space with angel investors and venture capital professionals actively seeking emerging companies and partnership opportunities throughout the Bay Area.

How to prepare

Time your elevator introduction so it cleanly fits inside sixty seconds without rushing. Focus on the core problem you solve, your current traction, and precisely who you want to meet after the presentations, whether that means a technical collaborator, an investor, or prospective clients.

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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