Startup & Business Networking in Palo Alto

Join a startup & business networking event in Palo Alto designed for founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.

Expand your network, build meaningful connections, and explore real opportunities in the Palo Alto startup ecosystem.

• meet startup founders and entrepreneurs
• connect with investors and operators
• explore partnerships and business opportunities
• expand your network in the Palo Alto startup ecosystem

• Startup founders and entrepreneurs
• Investors and venture capital professionals
• Operators and business professionals
• Engineers and builders

Get the opportunity to present your startup at a live networking event in Palo Alto.

Selected founders will pitch in front of founders, investors, and an active startup audience, followed by a short Q&A and feedback session.

Why pitch:

• present your startup on stage

• get direct feedback from founders and investors

• connect with potential partners and backers

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Spots are limited — startups are selected in advance.

Investor access is complimentary (by application).

Join to access founders, early-stage startups, and deal flow opportunities.

After verification, investors receive:

• access to startup pitches and founders

• curated introductions

• early access to opportunities

Ascent Valley is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors.

We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people.

Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Info: Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.

Info: A structured networking format designed to help participants share challenges, exchange insights, and connect with people who can help solve real startup problems.

Info: Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.

Info: Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Ascent Valley Club