12/14 Annual Celebration with 30+ Investors and 40+ Startup Founders
โ๐ WeShine Entrepreneurship Salon and EntreConnect
โWe are excited to co-host a highly curated startup pitch event, bringing together top early-stage founders, seasoned investors, and engaged audiences for an event of insight, feedback, and community.
โ๐ What to Expect
โFeatured Investor Panel Discussion: 2025 industry trend review and 2026 insights
โLive Startup Pitches: 40 startups present their ventures on stage ๏ผ1-2 min Speed Pitch)
โAward Session: Winning teams will receive exclusive coaching opportunities
โFood and Drinks for Holiday Celebration: Enjoy Snacks, Drinks, Sponsor tables for an Evening Fun
โ๐ก Startups โ Apply to Pitch!
โWant to get on stage and pitch in front of real investors and an engaged audience?
๐ฅ Submit your pitch deck by December 10th
๐ข Final selections announced on December 12th
๐ Apply Here: https://forms.gle/xtk4SjP27htLuZyW9
โ๐ผ Past Participating Investors:
โHarry Feng, Partner @ Fusion Fund
โAllen Hu, Partner @ CVC
โMiao Hong, GP @ SiliconValley Future Capital
โBenny Liao, Investor @ Acorn Capital
โPaul Fahn, Technologist & Angel Investor
โJames Pu, Angel Investor
โSid Mehta, Angel Investor
โPayal Motwani, Angel Investor / Amazon
โ๐ Organizers
โโAbout the Organizers
โโ๐ WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
Bay Areaโbased nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by โWe Shine Together.โ WeShine Linkedin
โโ๐ EntreConnect
EntreConnectย is a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and investors, founded in 2023 to empower those building and scaling businesses. We have brought together 32,000+ entrepreneurs, operators, business leaders, and investors through our events, fostering collaboration and fueling innovation across the global startup ecosystem. Follow ourย LinkedIn for upcoming events. โ๐ Sign up here to secure exclusive early access!
โโ๐ Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs (SVE)
Part of F50โs global network, SVE is the largest grassroots founder movement in the Bay Area, active since 2008. With 38,000+ members, we empower entrepreneurs to showcase innovations, pitch ideas, and connect in Silicon Valleyโs vibrant ecosystem.