AI PITCH NIGHT | Alumni, Fusion Fund, Mangusta, AGI Ventures #SFTECHWEEK

AI PITCH NIGHT with Startup Grind, AI Collective & Superconnected – A16z SF Tech Week. Join 100+ founders, 50+ investors, and top AI leaders for an evening of high-energy pitches, curated networking, and real deal-making. Our judges are committing $2M to invest in 1–2 category-defining AI startups. Watch 12 founders deliver bold 2-minute pitches (no slides), just their story followed by direct feedback from a panel of top-tier VCs.

VC Pitch Judges & Experts:

• Bryan Liu — VC Investor, Alumni Ventures
• Ryan Taylor — VC Investor, Fusion Fund
• Kevin Jiang — Founding Partner & CEO, Mangusta Capital
• Melissa Daniel — Partner, AGI House Ventures

Startups: Applications to pitch are now closed. We’ve received 130+ applications for AI Pitch Night. Submissions closed on September 22, and all applicants will be notified by September 23.

Investors from Menlo Ventures, Greylock, Sequoia Capital, A16z, Accel, Lightspeed, Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, GV, Redpoint, Bessemer, along with many more leading firms will be in the room. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the VCs shaping the future of startups.

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Why register for a VIP ticket?

• Advance networking access to connect with more founders and investors

• Access to the exclusive VIP networking list (shared after the event)

Why register for an Ecosystem Supporter / Service Provider ticket?

• VIP Networking List + advance networking access to connect with more founders and investors

• Premium visibility within the community

• Special shoutout during the event

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer: If you are not registered and approved on Partiful or Eventbrite, you will not be allowed to enter the building. SVB has a strict security protocol, so please secure your ticket and have your ID ready in advance. This event is 21+. This event is prioritized for founders and investors; if you are a service provider or part of the ecosystem support community, you must purchase the correct ticket tier. Registrations under the wrong tier will be refunded, and you will still be responsible for processing fees. This policy enables us to maintain the highest-quality event experience for all attendees.

This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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Want your brand front and center at AI Pitch Night? Sponsor the event that brings together founders, VCs, and AI leaders for an evening of high-stakes pitching and deal-making.Email the hosts: info@superconnected.io or james.gee@startupgrind.com