How to Pitch Your WOW! to Investors- Bill Reichert, Pegasus Tech Ventures
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Daybreak Labs, 7683 Southfront Road Suite 230, Livermore, California, 94551
Early-stage founders will learn how to strategically attract, hire, and manage student interns to accelerate their company’s growth.

Grab pizza on us and join Kristi Vanderhoof, Career Center Coordinator at Las Positas College, as she walks startup founders and team members through the process of attracting,hiring, and retaining college student interns. Daybreak Labs founder and serial entrepreneur, George Farquar, will discuss how he built a high-performing team at his last company, Buzzkill Labs, with a strategic hiring strategy that began with internships.

Attendees will learn:

Timeline for posting, hiring, and starting interns

How to create a Handshake account

How to structure an internship project so the company and intern both get value

How to retain effective interns and attract them as future FTEs

Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops so they can create their Handshake account with Kristi’s help during the workshop.

ABOUT KRISTI VANDERHOOF

As Career Center Coordinator at an award-winning community college, Kristi finds it rewarding to match qualified students with an employer offering career-building opportunities. Employers change lives by offering young adults, career changers, refugees, veterans, and historically underrepresented students with internships and jobs that enable them to learn new skills related to their field of study.Kristi also helps employers find and foster new talent at Las Positas College by hosting job and internship fairs and on-site recruitment events, administering Handshake (career services platform and job board), and promoting employers’ opportunities to relevant departments on campus.Her goal is to provide a welcoming environment for students seeking jobs, internships, and career guidance. No matter where students are at–if they have no work experience, are restarting their career after a break, or changing careers–she offers them helpful resources, compassionate guidance, and honest feedback to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.Kristi also speak Spanish fluently after taking 6 years of courses and living in Oaxaca, Mexico, for two years. Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn.

ABOUT GEORGE FARQUAR

Most recently serving as the founder and CTO of Buzzkill Labs, George Farquar, a serial entrepreneur and Daybreak Labs alum, brings over 20 years of analytical chemistry experience, including 10 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where he developed solutions for detecting trace chemicals using a variety of chemistry techniques. He earned his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. George is a proud product of the California community college system, and has strategically used community college student interns as a way to build a high functioning team of FTEs whose careers matured with their education and the company he founded.

ABOUT LAS POSITAS COLLEGE

Las Positas College is an award winning community college that provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students’ transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning. Learn more at https://laspositascollege.edu

TEN Capital & Silicon Valley Venture Group LIVE
2025-04-10 12:00 - 19:30 | Perkins Coie LLP, 3150 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Join TEN & SVVG in the Bay area for a fun afternoon of startup pitches and happy hour snacks & drinks!

Mountain View Bootstrappers Breakfast
2025-04-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro Street, Mountain View, California, 94041
Face to Face Event for Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs to Compare Notes On Their Startup in a Roundtable Discussion Format

Come join entrepreneurs who eat problems for breakfast®. At a Bootstrappers Breakfast® we have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cashflow and organic profit: this is for founders who are actively bootstrapping a startup.

The other attendees will all be in startups. It will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. Now in our 14th year in Silicon Valley.

For more information about the group visit bootstrappersbreakfast.com

Order downstairs and then join us upstairs in the Nook Area on the second floor. It’s two lefts at the top of the stairs.

Startup World Cup Harker National Youth Qualifier
2025-04-18 17:00 - 20:30 | The Harker School – Upper School Campus, 500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, California, 95129
STARTUP WORLD CUP

Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors. For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visithttps://www.startupworldcup.io. (www.pegasustechventures.com)

Check out the Grand Finale 2024Highlight Here.

Judges and Speakers: Coming Soon!

Please note that all ticket sales are final.

Please note that all sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please also note that details and the content of the event may be subject to change at any time at the organizer’s sole discretion without formal notification.

For more information, please check out the Startup World Cup website atwww.startupworldcup.io.

UC LAUNCH DEMO DAY
2025-04-22 10:00 - 13:30 | UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94720
The Spring 2025 UC LAUNCH Demo Day showcases the top 12 startups from across the UC system for a chance to win up to $60K in cash prizes!

UC LAUNCH presented by Berkeley Haas is the University of California’s leading accelerator, designed to transform early-stage startups into fundable companies. Get ready for an exciting showcase of innovative ideas and groundbreaking projects from our talented entrepreneurs on April 22nd.

On Demo Day our startups are awarded up to $60,000 in prizes and a $1,000 audience choice award.

Program Agenda:

9:30 am – 10:00 am – Registration & Light Breakfast10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Program, Finalists Pitch & Awards12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Networking and Lunch

Join us at the Haas School of Business for a day filled with pitches, networking, and inspiration. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the future of entrepreneurship unfold right before your eyes.

Seats are limited, register now to reserve your spot!

Questions? Contact: launch@berkeley.edu

JAVELIN PARTNERS, SWIFT VENTURES, UNDERDOG LABS, COMERICA BANK, GOOGLE CLOUD

Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley
2025-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Silkroad Innovation Hub, 320 High St, Palo Alto, California, 94301
Join Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley to get a chance to personally meet top VCs personally and fundraise.

WELCOME TO UNICORN BATTLE IN SILICON VALLEY – Global Startup Pitch Contest where famous international VCs and Business Angels meet extraordinary startups from all over the world!

SEED – SERIES A.INDUSTRY-AGNOSTIC.LIMITED TICKETS.

In this startup pitch event, 10 extraordinary startups will compete for the attention of:

10 VC funds with a combined AUM of $5b+;

Top AI, Robotics, AR, Product experts from MAANG, Tesla, Berkeley;

Managing Partners of corporate funds like KPMG.

The finalists of our 400+ previous events in 55 countries have raised $1b+ – they are alumni of the YC, Alchemist, NVIDIA Inception, Techstars and more.

SHE Pitch Competition
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | New York Life Insurance Company, 425 Market Street #1600, San Francisco, California, 94105
Calling All NAWBO-SFBA Members… Pitch Your Business to Win!

Wells Fargo Bank is a NAWBO National Corporate sponsor. As such, they are offering every NAWBO chapter in the national the opportunity to win a grand prize of a $800 sponsored registration, to attend the 50th Anniversary Gala Conference in Washington, DC, being held on 5-8 June, 2025. See https://nawbowbc.vfairs.com/ for all details for the conference.

Event details:

Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025Time: 5:30 reception; Program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: New York Life, 425 Market Street, #1600, San Francisco, CA 94105(This location provides easy public transportation and reasonable parking garage options via SpotHero)Refreshments, sponsored by New York Life, will be served.

Benefits:

For the Pitch Participant:

An opportunity to practice pitching in front of a sympathetic audience

A chance to win an $800 sponsored registration as the winner of this national contest (Note if you already paid to attend the conference, your registration will be fully refunded).

A fun networking opportunity, that will support the pitch participants and enjoy an evening of comradery.

Application For She Pitch

Prizes and Criteria

For Audience Participants:

An opportunity to learn about NAWBO women businesses

A way to support and cheer each pitch participant

A great way to have fun networking among women business owners from throughout our Chapter.

For Non-Members, who wish to pitch:

Join NAWBO now to receive a special discount off the regular membership

Be eligible to pitch and wine the grand prize of the $800 sponsored registration from Wells Fargo Bank.

There is no charge for:

Members who register to pitch

Members who attend in the audience

Deadline to register as a pitch participant is Monday, 31 March 2025. Registrations to be an audience participant will remain open until Friday, 18 April. Register to either be a pitch-winning candidate*, OR Register to attend in the audience to cheer the contestants on, plus have a great evening of networking and support for all women business owners.

What to know:

All registered pitch participants will be invited to attend a Zoom orientation on Friday, 4 April from Noon to 1 p.m., where all details will be reviewed and all questions answered. Pitch participants must complete the application. Application For She Pitch.

This is an in-person event, only, without the ability to pitch via Zoom.

Each pitch will be timed at 3 minutes per person.

Pitch participants may choose to use computer visuals, or not, as they choose.

Pitches are from a perspective you are pitching to a potential client. What must they know about your products/services to be enticed to buy in three minutes!

Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit @ RSA 2025
2025-04-28 08:00 - 18:00 | Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, 505 Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 94105
Join us at the Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit during the RSA week for an in-person Masterclass in Cyber Entrepreneurship

Tejas Cyber Network brings to you Cyber Enterpreneurship Summit, which is a full day in-person Master Class style event which will cover different domains of Cyber Enterpreneurship with a focus on post CISO career for practising CISOs. This whole day event also includes a startup showcase and a cyber leadership networking reception.

Admission includes a catered breakfast, lunch, dinner & a cocktail reception.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from cyber industry leaders and network with your peers and like-minded individuals in the cyber community.

If you are practicing CISO, you can apply to attend here – Interest Form

Sponsorships

We are actively looking for sponsors for this event. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Anshu Gupta at anshu@tejascybernetwork.com. Anyone who helps land a sponsorship gets a complimentary ticket to the whole day summit.

Sponsorship Opportunity Document

Speakers

The state of the state in AI Security – Francis Odum, Founder @ Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research

My Journey – CISO to Partner at a VC Firm – Andy Ellis, Partner @ YL Ventures

Customer Facing CISO role demystified – Lessons from the trenches – Karl Mattson

CISO in Residence – Demystified – Ross Young, CISO in Residence at Team 8

Building a vCISO practice – Lessons Learned – Allan Alford, SVP, Information Security @ NTT Global Data Centers

Nicole Perlroth, New York Times Bestselling Author, “This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends, Venture Partner @ Ballistic Ventures

Building the marketing function in a cyber startup from the Ground Up – Upa Campbell, CMO @ Claroty

Building an AI Security Program – Anshu Gupta, Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI)

Cyber Startup Showcase – 2 PM – 3 PM

Judges

Coming Soon

Master of Ceremony/Timekeeper

Coming Soon

Cyber Leadership Reception – 6 PM – 8 PM

Musical performance by artists (see below)

Breakfast – American Contintental – Catered by (Coming soon)

Lunch – Mediterranean – Catered by (Coming soon)

Dinner – Indian Cuisine – Catered by (Coming soon)

Platinum Sponsors

Coming Soon

Gold Sponsors

Coming Soon

Early Stage Startup Sponsors

Coming Soon

Cyber Leadership Reception Artists

Coming soon

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Privacy Notice– We can not make an event like this happen without the support of our sponsors. By registering for this event, you give us consent to share your contact information with our sponsors and take pictures which will be shared on social media.

Fintech - Connections Over Coffee
2025-04-29 05:30 - 06:00 | Location sent upon registration, Bay Area, CA
Spring into Innovation: Join Us for a Fintech Networking Lunch. Inviting all established and aspiring fintech professionals & founders.

Fintech: Connections Over Coffee. Networking.

Event Overview:

Exciting things are happening in the world of fintech, and this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals. Join us for Connections Over Coffee, a casual yet valuable networking event designed exclusively for fintech founders, professionals, and investors. This informal meet-up is all about fostering meaningful conversations, making impactful connections, and staying ahead of industry trends – all while enjoying a cup of coffee in the heart of San Francisco.

Event Details:

Date & Time: April 29,2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: FiDi. Downtown San Francisco.

Who’s Invited: Fintech professionals, founders, investors

Why Attend? This is an exciting time to be part of the fintech industry, with innovation and change happening every day. Our event is all about conversation – no agenda, just the chance to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and discuss the latest trends in fintech. Whether you’re working on a breakthrough startup, leading an established company, or investing in the future of finance, this is your chance to step away from the grind, have a coffee, and meet people who share your passion for this dynamic industry.

Thank you for attending our last event, more info can be found here:

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Here is why Coffee meets are great way to network we covered that in our newsletter:

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Suited your Schedule: We know how busy you are, so we’ve designed the event to fit seamlessly into your schedule. From 4 PM to 6 PM, you’ll have time to take a productive break from your day, network with peers, and still make it home or to your next evening event. It’s the ideal way to wrap up your workday in downtown San Francisco while gaining valuable insights and connections.

What to Expect:

Casual, relaxed atmosphere perfect for networking

Meaningful conversations with industry peers

Opportunities to discuss the latest fintech trends and innovations

A crowd of like-minded professionals who share your passion for the fintech ecosystem

So, whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, expand your network, or simply take a well-deserved break from your desk, this is the place to be. Come join us for a coffee, and let’s make some connections that matter!

We Can’t Wait to See You There!

Venue

The venue for the event is artistic popular coffee shop which offer a range and delicious selection of tea, coffee, drinks and sandwiches. No purchase necessary.

We do not accept walk-ins.

Connect with Fintech professionals in Silicon Valley.

Please note:

Event suited for 21 years and above. Government issued ID required for the event attendance.

Please be sure to answer all questions in registration, incomplete registrations will be deleted or canceled anytime. Please be sure to fill out all of the information.

No cash purchase required to attend the event.

By registering for this event, you agree to be added to our mailing list and potentially be photographed or videotaped. By signing up for the event you give us permission to distribute these images on the web, social media platforms, and future promotional materials.

Our event’s code of conduct which is centered on creating a respectful, friendly, and professional experience for all attendees. Any behavior that is harassing or degrading to any individual, in any manner, is unwelcomed.

It is the responsibility of each participant to familiarize themselves with and adhere to these standards. We urge everyone to actively contribute to establishing a welcoming and secure environment.

Please note that we retain the right to refuse entry to or remove any individual from the event at any time, based on our discretion.

Event not suited for solicitors. Pardon us recruiters, realtors, financial advisors, the community values your services and would appreciates a no sales events. Thanks in advance for understanding.

Event attendance requires host approval post registration. We limit attendance based on venue capacity and suitability of participants.

Location information will be sent to approved guests a few days prior to the event.

This event promises an opportunity to mingle with industry veterans, budding entrepreneurs, and potential investors alike. Our past events have been met with great enthusiasm, and we’re anticipating another great turnout. Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of it!

Automation in Business- cocktail hour and our d'oeuvres
2025-04-29 06:30 - 09:00 | StarSpace, 1250 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089
From $1M to $10M+ — discover how forward- thinking businesses are using AI to scale fast, cut costs, and automate growth.. and have a drink!

Agenda

AI in Business Cocktail Hour

Free Raffle: Live AI Efficiency Check-Up On Stage — $750 Value

See how one local business will be optimized in real time

AI is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business advantage.

Join us at the AI in Business Cocktail Hour, where you’ll learn exactly how companies are using automation and AI to reduce busywork, cut costs, and scale from $1M to $10M+—without adding headcount.

Hosted by Tray Branch, Army Veteran and Senior AI/ML Engineer at a Top 3 global consulting firm, this event combines real-world strategy, high-level networking, and a firsthand look at how AI is transforming local businesses.

What’s the AI Efficiency Check-Up?

It’s a 20-minute live optimization session where we walk through a real business and show how AI can:

Streamline repetitive workflows

Save time across operations, marketing, admin, and sales

Open up scalable growth opportunities

Highlight AI tools & workflows that plug into your existing systems

We’ll highlight the business’s strengths, suggest high-impact improvements, and show the audience what practical AI adoption really looks like.

Think of it as a free strategy, great exposure, and a huge value-add — live.

It’s collaborative, encouraging, and packed with takeaways for everyone in the room.

Who Should Attend?

Business owners & founders ready to scale smarter

Entrepreneurs curious about practical, real-world AI

Operators looking to save time, boost profit margins, and simplify systems

Professionals eager to connect with other forward-thinking leaders

📅 Event Details

Date: April 29th

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: San Jose, Ca TBA

Dress Code: Business Casual

Event Flow

6:00 – 6:45 PM: Cocktails + Networking

6:45 – 7:30 PM: Keynote – “How AI is Taking Businesses from $1M to $10M” (Tray Branch)

7:30 – 8:00 PM: 🚀 Live AI Efficiency Check-Up – One Business Spotlighted Live

8:00 – 8:20 PM: Chat + Q&A

8:20 – 9:00 PM: Open Networking + AI Demo Table

🎟️ Tickets

General Admission: $25 ticket to event.

General Admission+: $50 for 2 drink tickets, Our D’voures, and 3 raffle tickets

VIP Admission: $75 everything GA+ gets but 3 drink tickets and 6 raffle tickets

Bring a Friend =2 tickets for the price of 1

This is more than a happy hour — it’s a chance to see real businesses unlock new levels with the right tools, smart strategy, and just a little AI magic.

📲 Reserve your ticket now and enter the drawing to have your business featured live.

Launch Your Career: Connect with Tri-Valley Startups & Explore Your Future
2025-04-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, California, 94551
Are you curious about working at a startup? Want to learn what skills fast-growing companies are looking for? Join us for Launch Your Career on April 30, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Las Positas College in Building 2100 Lobby and meet Tri-Valley startup founders who are shaping the future of innovation!

What to Expect:

🚀 Hear from Startup Founders – Learn about cutting-edge companies, the skills they need, and how your education aligns with future career opportunities.💡 Explore Internships & Career Paths – Some startups may be looking for interns or future team members!🤝 One-on-One Networking – After the talks, meet founders directly, ask questions, and start building your professional network.

Startup World Cup Silicon Valley 2025
2025-05-01 17:00 - 20:30 | Computer History Museum, 1401 North Shoreline Boulevar, Mountain View, California, 94043
Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors. For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visithttps://www.startupworldcup.io. (www.pegasustechventures.com)

Check out the Grand Finale 2024 Highlight Here.

Startup World Cup Silicon Valley Agenda

5:00 – 5:30 PM Registration & Networking

5:30 – 5:45 PM Opening & Welcome Remarks

5:45 – 6:40 PM 1-8 Pitches

6:40 – 6:55 PM Break

6:55 – 7:45 PM 9-15 Pitches

7:45 – 8:00 – 8:10 PM VC Panel

8:10 – 8:15 PM Entertainment

8:15 – 8:20 PM Awards Ceremony

For more information, please check out the Startup World Cup website at www.startupworldcup.io.

AI and Real Estate - Disruptor or Accelerant
2025-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Fisher Center for Real Estate + Urban Economics (UC Berkeley), 2220 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94720
Join us at the Fisher Center for Real Estate + Urban Economics

Symposium Series

AI and Real Estate – Disruptor or Accelerant?

Headlines, blogs, research, news channels…Everyone is talking about, and maybe hyping, the AI disruption engine. The real estate industry is in the chatter crosshairs regarding how much AI will disrupt our industry. Leveraging Berkeley’s Bay Area position at the nexus of AI innovation, our half-day symposium will attempt to address the impact of AI on the Commercial Real Estate industry and identify the key trends and opportunities that AI presents. We will also present and assess several AI use cases seeking to change the trajectory of commercial real estate.

Tech Weekend May 2025
2025-05-15 17:00 - 2025-05-17 19:00 | Zo House, 300 4th Street, San Francisco, California, 94107
Tech Weekend May 2025 | 100 Founders | 75 VCs | San Francisco

Tech Weekend is a 3 day bootcamp designed to help startup founders find their first investors, customers and partners.

What is Tech Weekend?A 3-day, intensive bootcamp-style event where 100 tech founders and 50 venture capitalists come together in a close-knit setting to connect, learn, and invest in the future of technology.

2025 What's Next Longevity Venture Summit
2025-06-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Claremont Hotel & Spa, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, California, 94705
Invest in your business by learning from and networking with experts and the “in crowd” of 300 thought leaders in longevity marketplace.

The What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit is the first, and one of the most significant, gathering of venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives focused on the longevity economy. Attracting more than 300 leaders in the fields of aging and health, it is the place where forward-thinking entrepreneurs and VCs meet to share and envision innovative products and services for the global longevity marketplace.

Why you should attend:

Find deal flow

Hear from investors who are investing in the market

Be among the first to learn about innovations for the longevity market​

Hear from entrepreneurs on their go to market strategies

Book personalized meetings with startups, investors, and industry leaders with AgeTech One-on-Ones hosted by AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP.

Gather research about the longevity market

Discover the latest books and podcasts on aging and longevity economy

San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo 2025
2025-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, California, 94080
Small Business Expo is San Francisco’s Largest Networking & Educational Event for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2025

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo 2025! Get ready for an exciting event dedicated to supporting and celebrating small businesses in the Bay Area. Join us in person on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST for a day filled with amazing opportunities.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner, or simply interested in discovering new local ventures, this Expo is a must-attend. Explore a wide range of exhibitors showcasing innovative products, services, and ideas that can help boost your business to new heights.

At the Small Business Expo, you’ll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, exchange valuable insights, and forge meaningful connections. Engage in lively discussions, attend informative workshops, and gain inspiration from successful entrepreneurs who have made their mark in the industry.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event that promises to empower and uplift small businesses. We can’t wait to see you there!

Exhibitor information:

For exhibitor rates and information, please visit us online at TheSmallBusinessExpo.com/exhibit

Pitch in person to CVC's/VC's/angels at SF Campus of UCB
2025-06-26 15:00 - 19:00 | UC Berkeley Extension SF, 160 Spear Street, San Francisco, California, 94105
Join us for the first hybrid Pitch Global event of 2025 co-hosted by UC Berkeley Extension at their San Francisco Campus and online via Zoom. The event will present speakers talking about how AI Entrepreneurs can attract investors, especially Corporate Venture Capital (CVC’s), and apply for Govt grants for funding. Following these talks, Entrepreneurs will present their pitches to the audience, including a group of featured investors from our network.

Above is a picture from the 4th Pitch Global CVC Leadership Summit with leaders from SK Group and Niterra Venture Labs (rebranded from NGK CVC). Note that SK Group is the largest investor in life sciences in Korea, and our Sponsor, Niterra Venture Labs, is investing $1 billion in Startups, 50% of which is in life sciences/Health Tech. Many Tech CVCs and investors in the Pitch Global ecosystem have started investing in startups of all stages.

This is a hybrid event. Use this current page to register for pitching IN PERSON at the SF campus of UC Berkeley Extension. If you want to pitch ONLINE via Zoom, please register using THIS LINK.

UC Berkeley students, faculty, staff, and alumni can register to attend this event for free.

Agenda* :

4.30 to 5.00 pm: Registration check-in

5.00 to 5.05 pm: Welcome from UC Berkeley Extension and Pitch Global

5.05 to 5.25 pm: Keynote Address by Chuck Eason, CEO of Large Scale Fab, Inc. and Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Advisor

5.25 to 5.45 pm: Interview with Special Guest Chris Horton, District Director at U.S. Small Business Administration

5.45 to 6.05 pm: Special Guest Talk by R. Paul Singh, Entrepreneur, Educator, Startup Executive, Forbes Business Council Member.

6.05 to 7.20 pm: Selected startups present in person and online

7.20 pm onwards: Closing Remarks and Networking Reception.

*There may be slight modifications in the agenda closer to the event date.

Event details for startups

Startups will be connected to the UC Berkeley Extension team 5 days before the event. The Extension team will provide logistical details for the event.

During the event, startups will have 6 minutes to pitch and 2 mins for questions from featured investors and attendees (including non-featured investors).

Following the main event, each startup presenter will be connected with a featured investor, who will be assigned based on fit, to enable a short private meeting.

The registered startup company’s name and information will be sent out to our network of investors via our newsletter for increased visibility with investors for the startup.

Some Pitch Global Updates:

As a long-term affiliate of the California Governor’s Office of Economic Development Agencies such as Norcal SBDC, TFG, SJSU Innovation, etc., Pitch Global has been building the Silicon Valley CVC Network on their behalf.

One of our funding success stories is now posted on the NorCal SBDC website. Please email us if you are based in Northern California and want to sign up for State-funded assistance/grants advisory.

Check out this YouTube video to get an idea of the caliber of investors at Pitch Global events. This video is from an event in August 2024, which featured investors like Norm Fogelsong, Co-founder of IVP; Vish Mishra, Clearstone VC & former long-term President of TIECON; Don Su Kim, CEO of LG Tech Ventures; Jon Soberg, Managing Director of MS&AD Ventures (5th largest Insurance company in the world); David “Dede” Goldschmidt, Managing Director of Samsung Catalyst Fund; Kevin Chen, CEO of Lam Research Capital; Abhishek Sud of Applied Materials Ventures; Dr. Shuman Mitra of L’Oreal Innovation, etc.

Watch Nobel Laureate Dr Thomas Sudhof of Stanford Medicine+ Sanofi Board member being interviewed in person at Pitch Global’s JP Morgan Investor Event in 2020. https://youtu.be/G7AV5g2lTX8

Pitch Global is an affiliate partner of the TFG SBDC

D isclaimer: NorCal SBDC Is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Funded in part through a grant with the Funded in part through a Grant with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (GO-Biz). All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA, Go-Biz, SJSU, PitchGlobal, or Cal Poly Humboldt-sponsored programs.

For questions, please email: startups@pitchglobal.com

UC Berkeley students, faculty, staff, and alumni can register to attend this event for free.

Refund Policy: Credit may be provided for a future event at the discretion of the organizer

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Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025
2025-10-17 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, 94102
STARTUP WORLD CUP

Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors. For more information on the Startup World Cup, please visithttps://www.startupworldcup.io. (www.pegasustechventures.com)

Check out the Grand Finale 2024Highlight Here.

Judges and Speakers Coming Soon!

Agenda Coming Soon!

Please note that all ticket sales are final.

Please note that all sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please also note that details and the content of the event may be subject to change at any time at the organizer’s sole discretion without formal notification.

For more information, please check out the Startup World Cup website atwww.startupworldcup.io.
