Scrappy AI Founders Play Pickleball (Seed to Series A)
2026-09-24 · 16:00:00 · San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Scrappy AI Founders Play Pickleball is an intimate gathering in San Francisco pairing recreational matches with networking. The free event connects seed to Series A founders and active investors on the court, followed by a shared dinner.
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Hosted by Denis Belyavsky
Founder brief
Who should attend
This mixer is designed for artificial intelligence founders who have raised seed through Series A funding or achieved at least one million dollars in annual recurring revenue. Investors actively backing seed to Series A stage AI startups are also invited to join.
What happens
The schedule features a series of pickleball games organized for small cohorts, keeping play engaging and manageable. After wrapping up on the court, attendees gather for a light dinner to continue conversations in a relaxed setting without formal pitches or presentations.
Who's in the room
Hosted by Denis Belyavsky and organized by 12 Scrappy Founders, the room is kept to a curated group of about eight to twelve people. Attendees include peer artificial intelligence operators and stage-aligned venture investors, alongside support from sponsor Deel.
How to prepare
Dress in appropriate athletic attire and court shoes suited for playing pickleball. Because the format is recreational and lacks formal stage pitches, focus on concise, candid updates about your startup's recent traction and capital needs to share naturally during breaks and over dinner.
Organizer: 12 Scrappy Founders
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free
- Format
- Series of pickleball games for curated groups of 8-12 AI founders and investors, followed by a light dinner.
- Theme
- Scrappy AI Founders Play Pickleball
- Who can apply
- Founders who've raised Seed to Series A+ - Founders with 1M+ ARR - Investors focused on Seed to Series A
- Attendance
- About 12 attendees expected
- Stage
- Seed, Series a
- Sectors
- Ai ml
Sponsors and partners
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