
What we’re about
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) is the largest grassroots community of startup founders in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With over 30,000 members, SVE has been the launchpad for thousands of innovators—providing opportunities to pitch, demo, and connect within the broader startup ecosystem. Our signature SVE Pitch & Demo Night is the largest and oldest community pitch meetup in Silicon Valley, where ideas turn into ventures.
Today, SVE is evolving at the frontier of Physical AI, Embodied AI, and Robotics Entrepreneurship, while continuing to support innovation in construction, real estate, PropTech, and SaaS. We are proud to partner with the Physical AI Builders community, the Future 50 Physical AI Builders Program, and the F50 Physical AI Summit to accelerate the next generation of breakthrough entrepreneurs.
From weekly pitch nights and co-founder matching events, to panels, summits, and mixers, SVE remains the beating heart of Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you’re a first-time founder, a seasoned builder, or an investor seeking the next frontier, SVE is your home to connect, innovate, and grow.
Watch us on youtube:
youtube.com/c/founderworld
Recap video of Startup Founder Bootcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdXre1yRCGs
Our regular activities
• SVE Startup Founder Showcase and Demo
• SVE Startup Mixer
• Founder Hiking
Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3532521/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1812781/
Twitter: @SVEntrepreneur
Follow the founder David Cao:  http://linkedin.com/in/davidcao01
Upcoming events
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 - F50 Physical AI Summit - Silicon Valley 2025: Reimagine ManufacturingSilicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, 8th Floor, Menlo Park, CA, US- Physical AI Showcase (Pre-event): October 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM 
 Main Summit: October 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
 Venue: Silicon Valley AI Hub (Sponsored by Snowflake), 135 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 I- # F50 Physical AI Summit – Reimagine Manufacturing - Where Capital Meets Industrial Innovation 
 The Physical AI Summit 2025 is an exclusive, high-impact event uniting corporate leaders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, angel investors, and family offices with the pioneers redefining manufacturing and construction.
 Exciting Updates:
 1 We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Snowflake, sponsoring the state-of-the-art Silicon Valley AI Hub as our venue. In line with this collaboration and agreement with SVAI, the summit is now free to attend—simply apply to join at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.
 2 All previous registrants through Lu.ma. evenbrite.com and the Physical AI Builders (PAB) / Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE) communities will have their seats reserved automatically. If you purchased a standard ticket, a full refund will be processed promptly.
 3 In case of over-subscription, priority will be given to members of the Physical AI Builder Community, as well as real investors and AI entrepreneurs.
 Discover the future of industry at physical.f50.ai/silicon-valley.- ## Hosted By - F50.AI – Pioneering AI-driven industrial innovation
- Physical AI Builders
 - ## Supported By - GTM Firm
- Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
 - ## Event Format - Keynotes & Featured Talks: Visionary insights from industry pioneers and investment leaders.
- Investor Panels: Perspectives from venture capital, private equity, corporate funds, and angel investors.
- Live Physical AI Showcase: Cutting-edge demonstrations of 2025’s top innovations.
- Demo Tables: Hands-on exploration of next-generation prototypes.
 - Call for Sponsorships: Fuel the Future Together 
 With the event now free, we're seeking sponsorship partners to cover essentials like food, production, and more—ensuring an unforgettable day for all. Sponsorship tiers start at $2500 and offer high-visibility branding, speaking slots, demo tables, and VIP access. This is your chance to align with F50.AI and Physical AI Builders while reaching 300+ decision-makers.
 Interested? physical.f50.ai/sponsorship
 Let's collaborate to make this summit a launchpad for Physical AI innovation!- ## Investor Benefits - Tailored for venture capital, private equity, corporate innovation funds, and angel investors: - Exclusive Market Intelligence: Direct access to manufacturing pioneers, supply chain strategists, and policymakers shaping the industry.
- Cross-Border Opportunities: Explore investment structures leveraging U.S.–Mexico–Canada production corridors.
- Made in the USA Insights: Learn from industry giants like Apple and Tesla redefining domestic manufacturing.
- High-Profile Visibility: Gain exposure through panel participation, showcase judging, or brand sponsorship.
 - ## Featured Speakers and Showcase judges - Bhavuk Jain, Tech Lead - Applied AI, Google Research
- Karthikeya Parunandi, Senior ML Engineer II, Cruise (GM)
- Sharath Kanniyappan, Controls Engineering Leader, Honeywell
- Suresh Kumar, Principal Systems Engineer, PROCEPT BioRobotics
- Swetha Sekhar, Data Engineer, OpenAI
- Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Ventures
- Canice Wu, Partner, Outrigger Group
- Charles E. Marsala, President, Menlo Innovation Hub
- Duncan Davidson, Managing Partner, Bullpen Capital
- Jeremiah Owyang, Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
- Keith Newman, Managing Partner, GTM Firm
- Lu Zhang, Managing Partner, Fusion Capital
- Michael Meng, Managing Partner, Drexel Burnham Lambert
- Rana Gujral, CEO, Behave Signal
- Robert Scoble, Blogger, Unaligned
- Scott Armanini, Associate Director Strategic Initiatives, UC Davis DataLab
- Simon Lancaster, Managing Partner, Omni Ventures
- Sunil Sabat, Principal Manager, Microsoft
- Tiffine Wang, Managing Partner, Onsen Global
- William Li, CEO, Knightscope
 - ## - ## Content Tracks - Physical AI: Robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing systems.
- Manufacturing Innovation: Smart factories, advanced materials, and sustainable production.
- Real Estate and Construction in the AI Era
- North America Supply Chain: Policy, infrastructure, and cross-border strategies.
 - ## Register Now - Secure your spot for this exclusive event Limited seats available—reserve early to join 300+ innovators and investors. For sponsorship opportunities, contact us 38 attendees
 - Entrepreneur Hiking MonthlyStanford Dish Trail Parking, 1-7 Piers Ln, Portola Valley, CA, US- Join this social hiking event with SVE (Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs). It's an ideal way to practice your pitch, make new connections and get some fresh air. We'll hike approximately 4 miles round trip. - This meetup is organized by Mike Kahn, founder of Explore Local Nature. 
 Here's our agenda:- 8:45 AM - Arrive 
 9:00 AM - Introductions
 9:15 AM - Start hiking
 10:00 AM - Pitching
 11:30 AM - End hiking- This hiking is not for people who rarely exercise - it's medium difficulty. Hike at your own risk. - Release of Liability: - In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs and representatives, you release SVE and its organizers and volunteers from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity. 10 attendees
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