Startup Founder Night: Where Ideas Meet | San Francisco

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

Bamboo Hut | San Francisco, CA

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Startup networking in SF for founders, builders and investors. Curated startup event to connect, share ideas and explore opportunities.
About this Event

Startup networking event in San Francisco for founders, builders and investors. Meet the right people, share ideas and turn conversations into real opportunities.


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? Who This Event Is For

• Founders building startups or validating ideas

• Aspiring founders looking to start or join a startup

• Builders, engineers and operators open to collaboration

• Investors and angels looking to discover early-stage opportunities

• People new to the startup ecosystem and looking to connect


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? What You Can Get From This Event

• Meet founders, builders and people actively working on startups

• Share your ideas and get direct feedback from the community

• Discover collaborators, team members or potential co-founders

• Connect with investors and people involved in the startup ecosystem

• Access real conversations that can lead to opportunities


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? Upgrade your ticket for a chance to pitch your startup in front of a curated audience of founders, builders and investors.


Present your idea, receive direct feedback and connect with people who can help you move forward.


Your pitch deck and project may also be shared within the Ascent Valley investor network, extending your exposure beyond the event.


This opportunity is designed for early-stage founders looking to validate ideas, gain visibility and build connections.


⚡ Pitch spots are limited and require application




? For Investors


Join a curated environment of founders, builders and early-stage startups.


Discover emerging projects, connect with founders and access potential dealflow within the ecosystem.

Selected startups may also be shared through the Ascent Valley network, extending your access beyond the event.


Investor participation is complimentary, with light approval to ensure a relevant and high-quality experience.

Investor participation is complimentary upon approval.

Interested investors can request verification



Ascent Valley is a global startup ecosystem connecting founders, builders and investors through events, community and platform.


We focus on building structured environments where people don’t just network, but collaborate, share ideas and create real outcomes.


Our approach:


Agenda

?: 06:45 PM - 07:20 PM
Check - in

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


?: 07:20 PM - 08:20 PM
Interactive Networking Session

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


?: 08:20 PM - 08:40 PM
Break

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


?: 08:50 PM - 09:30 PM
Startup Pitch Session

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


?: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Chill Networking
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Where is it happening?

Bamboo Hut, 479 Broadway, San Francisco, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 107.45

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