Founders Showcase

​Join us for the Malaika Founder Showcase, a live pitch experience designed for founders with a clear vision and strong market insight. This showcase creates a space for early founders to share what they are building, gain meaningful feedback.

​This event is built for founders who want to transform their ideas into real technology outcomes but may be navigating challenges such as defining the right technical approach, managing an engineering process, or understanding the complexities of building a first product. It is also a gathering point for ecosystem partners and sponsors looking to connect with founders, builders, and investors in an intimate, high-signal environment.

​Finalists will pitch live at the Showcase, receive feedback from experienced judges.

More about the hosts:

Malaika
Malaika is a community of founders and investors in San Francisco focused on connection, collaboration, and growth. Through monthly mixers, pitch showcases, and curated events, Malaika creates space for meaningful conversations and opportunities that move founders forward.

What to Expect:
• Founder showcases and live feedback from investors
• Networking with founders, funders, and ecosystem partners
• Great energy, community, and meaningful connections

Meet the Judges
Toby Oyetoke
Co-Founder, Bitpowr

​Francis Osifo
Founder, Rayda

​Gladys Nortey
Founder, Nortey Solutions

​Avery J. Lu
PARTNER, HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Aventurine Capital Group, LLC - Silicon Valley

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​Neil Shah
Head of Accelerator Partnerships, Carta

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Call for Startup

Are you building something exciting and ready to share your story?
If you would like to pitch at the Founders Showcase, please fill out this form.

Call for Ecosystem Partners

​If you are an ecosystem partner, accelerator, or service provider and would like to support startups with credits, resources, or perks, Please fill out this form


Come connect, pitch, learn, and take the next step toward bringing your idea to life.