SF AI & Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking ...

2026-11-10 · 19:00:00 · San Francisco

Upcider

1160 Polk Street, #2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94109

Hosted by The Founders Club at Upcider in San Francisco, this AI and machine learning pitch night lets founders present their ventures and connect directly with active investors.

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 artificial intelligence or machine learning products who need investment, collaborators, or co-founders will find direct value here. Tech innovators, engineers, data scientists, and venture capital or angel investors focused on deep tech opportunities should also consider attending.

What happens

Starting at 7:00 PM with an introduction to the session, the agenda transitions at 7:30 PM into open elevator pitches where participants get a 60-second slot to present. From 8:30 PM until 9:30 PM, the floor shifts to open networking to continue pitch discussions and exchange details.

Who's in the room

Attendees include machine learning researchers, data science specialists, early-stage entrepreneurs, and tech professionals alongside angel investors and venture capitalists seeking emerging AI startups. The crowd gathers to identify potential partnerships, evaluate technical developments, and spot backable talent.

How to prepare

Draft a concise 60-second spoken pitch that clearly outlines your core product, your target market, and a specific ask. Rehearse with a stopwatch to ensure you stay under the minute mark, and arrive with digital contact links or materials ready for the follow-up networking session.

Organizer: The Founders Club

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At a glance

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

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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