Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals Pitch & Networking Palo Alto
2026-11-17 · 19:00:00 · Redwood City
2048 Broadway
Blacksmith, 2048 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Held at Blacksmith in Redwood City, this evening gathers tech founders, investors, and professionals for rapid elevator pitches and open networking.
Join us at Tech Connect Event for a night of networking with fellow startups, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the tech industry!
Join us for an evening of tech innovation, networking, and new opportunities. This event brings together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from across the tech ecosystem to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas.
Whether you’re looking to meet potential co-founders, pitch your startup, explore partnerships, or simply expand your professional circle, Tech Connect is the place to be.
Event highlights: Co-Founder Matching – Meet others with the skills, mindset, and ambition to help shape your venture Strategic Partnerships – Connect with marketers, product leads, tech experts, ops minds, and more 1-Minute Elevator Pitch – Every attendee gets a moment to share who they are and what they're looking for Peer Networking – Engage with fellow founders and builders navigating similar challenges Idea Sharing & Collaboration – Discover opportunities to team up, support each other, or simply swap insights
Who should attend?
IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: Startup Founders: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. Investors & VCs: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising
Founder brief
Who should attend
Early-stage founders seeking capital or co-founders will find direct relevance here, as will IT and tech professionals aiming to form strategic partnerships with builders in marketing, operations, or product development.
What happens
Activities start with a half-hour meet and greet at 7:00 PM, followed by an hour of one-minute elevator pitches where every attendee can present. Open networking fills the final hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Who's in the room
Participants include venture investors scouting disruptive technologies, startup founders pitching concepts, and broader tech professionals looking to share ideas, support fellow builders, or identify potential collaboration opportunities across the ecosystem.
How to prepare
Rehearse a strict sixty-second spoken pitch covering your product, current traction, and specific asks, such as funding or technical talent. Keep digital contact details accessible on your phone so you can quickly follow up during the final networking hour.
Organizer: Business Minds Events
At a glance
- Tickets
- 9.85 – 33.85 USD
- Refunds
- Refunds up to 7 days before event
- Stage
- Any
- Sectors
- Agnostic
Agenda
- 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.
- 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute presentation.
- 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
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