Startup Founder Night: Where Ideas Meet | San Jose

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

👥 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

🎯 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

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

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:

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

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

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.

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Host or Publisher Ascent Valley Club