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AI Builders Pitch Night @ Brex
Join us for a high-energy, AI-focused pitch night bringing together bold founders, cutting-edge ideas, and top-tier investors.
This event spotlights startups pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, from applied AI solutions to frontier research-driven ventures. Selected founders will pitch live to a panel of experienced investors, operators, and AI experts, competing for visibility, feedback, and potential funding opportunities.
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Expect:
Live startup pitches from AI-driven teams
Insights and feedback from leading investors & builders
Networking with founders, engineers, and AI enthusiasts
Exposure to the global Founders Bay ecosystem
Whether you're building in AI, investing in the space, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this is your chance to connect and engage with the future.
🏆 Winner Benefits:
🎟 VIP access to the Founders Bay Private Membership for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners
✨ Featured spotlight in the Founders Bay newsletter reaching 200,000+ founders and VCs
✨ Admission into the You.com Startup Program, including $1,000 in platform credits.
📅 Agenda:
5:00 – 5:30 PM — Doors Open · Welcome Drinks & Networking
5:30 – 5:40 PM — Opening Remarks & Introductions
5:40 – 6:00 PM — Quick Panel Discussion
6:00 – 8:00 PM — 8 Startups Take the Stage · Live Investor Feedback after each pitch
8:00 – 8:15 PM — 🏆 Winners Announcement
8:15 – 9:00 PM — Closing Networking · Connect with Founders, Judges & the Founders Bay Community
🎯 Judges & Panelists:
Sara Shabani, Senior Associate - Investment team at Cota Capital
Palash Kala, Head of Product at Composio
Riya Dashoriya, Engineering Manager at Meta
Marzieh Nabi, PhD, AI Research Product Manager at Stanford University
Vitaly Golomb, Managing Partner at Mavka Capital
Anna Trendewicz, Principal at Future Energy Ventures
Monique Barbanson, Founder & GP at Entelechy Ventures; Venture Fellow at Hustle Fund
Jainish Rathod, Associate at SevenTrain Ventures
Who should attend:
AI founders, engineers, investors, researchers, and anyone passionate about the evolving AI landscape.
Spots are limited, secure your seat and be part of the next generation of AI innovation.
About Us
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With just a few lines of code, you can power your LLMs with up-to-date, citation-backed results instead of static training data.
Brex is the AI-powered spend platform that transforms finance teams from reactive to proactive. Built for modern companies, Brex combines corporate cards, banking, global payments, and expense management into one intuitive platform — giving employees the tools to make smarter financial decisions from anywhere, in real time. Trusted by OpenAI, DoorDash, ScaleAI, and tens of thousands of companies worldwide.
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