StartUps, Entrepreneurs, Investors Networking & Pitch Event Palo Alto

2026-09-29 · 19:00:00 · Redwood City

2048 Broadway

Blacksmith, 2048 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

Held at Blacksmith in Redwood City, this evening session brings together founders and investors for quick elevator pitches and open networking across all sectors.

Join us for an evening of business-focused networking, bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and professionals.

Join us for an engaging evening bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and grow. This event combines structured networking with short elevator pitches, creating real opportunities for business, partnerships, and investment. Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a business, investing in new ventures, or expanding your professional circle, this event puts the right people in the same room. 🔹 Event Highlights 1-Minute Elevator Pitches – Attendees can briefly introduce their business, startup, or idea to the room. Open Networking – Meet entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and professionals across industries. Connection-Focused Format – Simple prompts to help you meet relevant people quickly. Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss partnerships, funding, clients, hiring, and growth. 👥 Who Should Attend Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Startup Founders & Co-Founders Investors, Angels & Venture Capitalists Business Professionals across multiple industries Consultants, Freelancers & Service Providers Anyone building, funding, or supporting startups and businesses Why Attend Pitch your business in a short, effective format. Meet decision-makers who can help you grow or invest. Expand your network with ambitious, growth-focused people. Discover real opportunities for partnersh

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders at any development stage will find value here, especially those looking to test their pitch or build early partnerships. Business owners, angel investors, venture capitalists, consultants, and service providers seeking cross-industry connections should plan to attend.

What happens

Arrivals start at 7:00 PM with a casual meet and greet in the venue's designated area. At 7:30 PM, the session shifts to sixty-second elevator pitches where each participant can present an idea, followed by an hour of open networking focused on collaborations and investment.

Who's in the room

Attendees range from early startup builders and co-founders to active angel investors and venture capitalists. Professionals across multiple industries, including freelancers and growth consultants, participate alongside entrepreneurs aiming to hire, find clients, or raise capital.

How to prepare

Rehearse a strict sixty-second spoken pitch that clearly outlines what your business does, who you serve, and what you currently need. Bring concise talking points tailored to investors and potential partners so you can transition smoothly into deeper conversations during the open networking hour.

Organizer: Business Minds Events

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 39.19 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Meet and greet — Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute presentation.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

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