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Step SF 2026 Pitch Competition | Hosted by AWS

Name: Step SF 2026 Pitch Competition | Hosted by AWS
Start: 2026-08-26T17:00:00.000-07:00
End: 2026-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00
Location: AWS Builder Loft

Step

AWS Builder Loft

San Francisco, CA

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About Event

Step SF 2026 Pitch Competition 🚀

Watch tomorrow's top tech startups compete live in San Francisco.

The Step SF Pitch Competition is back — and this year it's taking over the AWS Builder Loft for an evening of high-energy live pitches, sharp investor feedback, and real community connection.

15 carefully curated early-stage tech startups will each take the stage for a 3-minute pitch followed by 2 minutes of live Q&A from an experienced panel of investors. Judges will evaluate each company on innovation, market opportunity, execution, and investment potential — then select the finalists who advance to the Step SF 2026 Finals at the main conference.

What you'll walk away with 🎯

A front-row seat to some of the most compelling early-stage companies in tech
Direct access to investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders in one room
A genuine feel for what's moving in the Bay Area startup scene right now
New connections — whether you're building, investing, or just curious

This event is for you if you're... 👇

Building a tech startup and want inspiration (or a reality check)
An investor looking for emerging deal flow
Curious about the founders shaping the next wave of technology
Looking to plug into the Bay Area startup ecosystem

Event Details 📍

📅 Date: August 26, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: AWS Builder Loft, San Francisco

Agenda ⏱️

5:00 PM — Welcome and judge introductions
5:10 PM — Live startup pitches begin (15 companies, 5 minutes each)
6:40 PM — Finalist and winner announcement
6:45 – 8:00 PM — Networking

About Step 🌍

Step is a global technology and startup platform connecting founders, investors, and innovators through conferences, media, and community initiatives. Each year, Step brings together thousands of entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders to help startups learn, raise capital, build partnerships, and scale globally.

The pitch event is taking place at AWS Builders Loft. For security purposes and for clearance to enter the building, you will need to kindly fill out the AWS form here: http://events.builder.aws.com/d/mcz75d

A few things to note:

The event is free to attend but registration is required
The AWS Builder Loft requires a valid government-issued photo ID for entry
All attendees must be 18 or older

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