Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Join a high-signal startup networking event in San Jose where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the San Jose startup ecosystem.

Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.

This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.

We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.

Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.

Startup Networking in San Jose
Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.

Talent & Hiring Connections
Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the San Jose startup ecosystem.

Startup & Investor Conversations
Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.

• Startup founders in San Jose
• VC and angels investors
• Engineers and builders
• Operators and product managers
• Recruiters and HR professionals
• Sales and business development professionals
• Job seekers interested in startups
• Newcomers to the San Jose tech ecosystem

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.

Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by sending your pitch

Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.

We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.

Investor participation is complimentary.

After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:

• curated startup introductions

• access to our startup digest

• access to our platform and founder community

Interested investors can request verification

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.

Info: Informal conversation to wrap up.

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Host or Publisher Ascent Valley Club