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2026-11-30 · 19:00:00 · Redwood City

2048 Broadway

Blacksmith, 2048 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

Entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals gather in Redwood City for an evening of rapid elevator pitches and structured business networking across all stages and industries.

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 partners

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, business owners, angel investors, venture capitalists, and service providers seeking partnerships or clients will benefit most. The session accommodates any sector and company stage, making it useful for anyone actively raising funds, hiring, or offering specialized business services.

What happens

Proceedings kick off at 7:00 PM with an informal meet-and-greet at Blacksmith. At 7:30 PM, the focus shifts to one-minute elevator pitches where each participant presents to the room. The night concludes with open, prompt-driven networking from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include startup co-founders, angel investors, VCs, consultants, and freelancers spanning diverse industries. The crowd gathers specifically around collaboration, business development, hiring, and early-stage investment, creating a diverse cross-section of the local ecosystem.

How to prepare

Time your elevator pitch strictly to sixty seconds, focusing cleanly on the problem you solve, your traction, and your current ask. Have clear follow-up contact details ready on your phone to exchange during the concluding open networking hour.

Organizer: Business Minds Events

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 33.85 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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