Walnut Creek Startup Happy Hour

​Founders. Investors. Engineers. Startup Curious.

​Walnut Creek is getting its first founder-led startup happy hour — built for people creating, funding, exploring, or simply curious about what’s next in AI, technology, and emerging industries.

​Whether you’re a startup founder, angel investor, engineer, builder, operator, or someone with an idea still living on a napkin, this is your room.

​Bring your prototype, invention idea, pitch, product, questions, or curiosity. No polished deck required. Just come ready to meet serious builders, exchange ideas, find mentorship, build real connections, and maybe even meet your next cofounder, investor, advisor, or early customer.

​This event is organized by founders, for founders — with a focus on authentic conversations, practical support, and growing a stronger startup community in Walnut Creek and across the Bay Area.

​Who should attend

​Founders, angel investors, AI builders, startup-curious professionals, engineers, product people, operators, mentors, and anyone exploring innovation, technology, or entrepreneurship.

​What to expect

​Casual networking, founder-to-founder conversations, startup idea sharing, warm introductions, mentorship opportunities, and a relaxed happy-hour environment in downtown Walnut Creek.

​Approval required

​To keep the room high-quality and relevant, attendance is by approval only.

​Come as you are — with a startup, a prototype, an idea, or just curiosity.

​Support the Venue

​The venue is generously hosting us at no cost, so we kindly ask every attendee to purchase at least one drink or food item during the event.

​It’s a simple way to support a local Walnut Creek business while helping us keep this startup happy hour free, welcoming, and sustainable for future gatherings.