Founders & Funders Mixer @Private Lux-Airplane Hanger: AI Edition. Tickets $35
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Welcome to Founders & Funders Mixer: AI Edition, an immersive, high-impact experience where deal flow, collaboration, and culture collide under the wings of real aircraft. This isn’t a typical networking mixer, it’s a runway for relationships, capital, and next-generation ideas.
Step into an industrial-lux hangar setting layered with futurist lighting, curated music, and an atmosphere designed for real conversations and real opportunity. Sip premium cocktails, enjoy curated lite bites, and connect with the people actually building what’s next.
Agenda
6:00 – 7:30 PM · Mixer
7:30 – 8:00 PM · Guest Speakers
8:00 – 10:30 PM · Mixer
Guest Speakers
Leena Mendoza — Leadership Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenamendoza/
Swapnil — PitchIQ
https://www.pitchiq.io/
Brian Sparkes — Stack Ventures
https://www.stakventures.com/
Jake Schwartz — Human Interest
https://humaninterest.com/
Ian Harrison — Sneakar Shoes
https://www.sneakar.io/
David Greenfield — JUUCE Portable Chargers
https://www.juuce.me/
🎙 Live podcast featuring
Shawn Flynn — SVH Capital
https://svhcapital.com/
Event Details
Parking
Lots of onsite airport parking available
Refreshments
Complimentary oven-baked pizza slices (limited supply and they're delicious), drinks and cigars
Drinks Provided By
Continental Bar & Lounge
https://thecontinentalbar.com/
Old Hillside Bourbon
https://www.oldhillsidebourboncompany.com/
Food Trucks (Additional Purchase)
Tacos · Shawarma · Dessert
Experiences & Activations
Simulated Racing Car – available to all for a real-life driving experience
PitchIQ – pitch evaluations for founders ($200)
Featured Tech & Brands
Even Realities
https://www.evenrealities.com/
Flow Immersive
https://flowimmersive.com/
What to Expect
• A private aircraft hangar transformed into a tech-forward social lounge
• Curated guest list of founders, investors, operators, and AI innovators
• Premium open bar + elevated lite bites
• Private 30-minute introductory flight with breathtaking aerial views of San Jose & Silicon Valley (Available as an add-on during Eventbrite checkout)
• Live music trio followed by an elevated DJ set
• High-level, intentional networking with real decision-makers
*Afterparty-Continental Bar, Downtown San Jose
Important Information
• 21+ to attend
• No refunds
• Advance tickets guarantee admission
• Eventbrite ticket required for entry
• By attending, you agree that photos and videos may be used for promotional purposes
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Sponsors:
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In Partnership With:
Leena Mendoza, MS, ACC
President, NAWBO Silicon Valley
Founder, Intentional Leadership
Business Development & Brand Strategy Advisor, Imperial Printing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenamendoza/
Partnering with CEOs to build strategic frameworks, streamline operations, and unlock sustainable, high-impact growth.
Anh Nguyen, First Tax Service https://firsttaxservice.com/
Luxury Cars of Los Gatos, Lotus & Lamborghini
Eric Argent | VR Garage LLC Northern California, USA
Will be showcasing a real simulated car booth for a simulated racing experience.
+1-925-488-8060
Rivian & Tesla
Will be offering test rides during the event
Fluence
Veets.IO
JUUCE
Silicon Valley Customs
Toarmino Imports
Emboyz
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