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).