Physical AI Pitch Playoffs - GTC 2026
We're bringing together early-stage startups across physical AI. Every attendee gets 3 voting tokens at check-in to “invest” in their favorite products during the booth showcase. Walk the room, meet founders, try products, and drop your tokens where you see the most potential.
At the end of the showcase, we’ll tally the votes.
The top 3 startups earn a spot on stage for a Shark Tank–style pitch in front of a investor panel, with live feedback and a room full of builders watching.
First 100 attendees receive a complimentary dish from the delicious, fully autonomous Korean BBQ truck - @olhsotruck
The investor panel (8):
Vince Kohli - Angel Investor
Armen Fljyan - Orion VC
Chjango U. - Aexodus Capital
Kirill Mishanin - Infodriver Capital
Sarvesh Karkhanis - Pupa VC
Patrick E. - Angel Investor
Serephina Ha - AXCI Capital
Christian Doegl - Navis Capital
Schedule
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:00–7:30 PM · Startup booths, voting, networking, & get refreshments (3 tokens per attendee)
7:30–7:45 PM · Intermission & finalist announcement
7:45–8:30 PM · Live pitches: 3 finalists × investor panel Q&A
Who this is for
Founders & startups looking for users, signal, and investor attention
Investors & angels looking for curated, pre-filtered dealflow
Operators, engineers, and tech folks who want to see what’s being built next in SF
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Note: This event includes physical AI products (hardware, robots, devices).