Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025

The Bay Area Founders Club, Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs TC, Stanford Entrepreneurs, and Stanford Alumni Women's Impact Network cordially invite you to the Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025, taking place on January 12-13, 2025, at the Plug and Play Tech Center. This milestone event will feature:

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​Why Apply to the Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025?

• ​Showcase Your Brand: The logos of 300 selected startups will be displayed prominently on the welcome wall at the summit entrance.
• ​Visibility for Finalists: Among the 300 startups, 30 finalists will be featured on our website (www.globalpitch.ai) for six months and highlighted across Bay Area Founders Club’s social media platforms.
• ​Live Pitch Opportunity: Finalists will have six minutes to pitch on stage at the Plug and Play Tech Center, followed by six minutes of Q&A with the judges. All pitches will be live-streamed globally.
• ​Post-Summit Benefits: A dedicated post will feature each Finalist company after their presentation. Each Finalist will receive professional video and photo assets from their pitch, as well as social media posts highlighting their participation.
• ​Recognition for Top Innovators: A panel of distinguished judges will select three standout Finalists, who will be awarded as the "Top 3 Most Innovative AI Startups."

​What is the cost to participate?

• ​There are no application fees or equity requirements to apply or participate.

​How is the confidentiality of applications handled?

• ​Your application is confidential and reviewed solely by the internal Global AI Pitch Summit committee.

​What is the application process and deadline?

• ​Applications close on December 25th, 2024. Each application is reviewed at least twice, and selected companies will be notified two weeks prior to the summit.

​Who Should Apply?

• ​Early-stage startups with an MVP. Ideal candidates are bootstrapped or in Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages, with minimal press coverage, showcasing disruptive innovations.

​What are the guidelines for the application video?

• ​Show your product in action (MVPs welcome). Use real-time demos with simple video setups—no need for polished animations or voice-overs.

​Any tips for a strong application?

• ​Clearly demonstrate your product's functionality.
• ​Highlight your competitive landscape and articulate why you will win.
• ​Share your founder journey and what makes your story unique.

​​The Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded by Dr. Paul Fang in Silicon Valley in 2022 and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, is a thriving community of over 10,000 members, including more than 120 startups and over 200 venture capital firms. With most startups in our network raising $1-10 million, and some exceeding $20 million, our mission is to empower creators who aspire to make a global impact. We provide the essential resources, support, and connections needed to transform visionary ideas into reality.

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