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Bay Area Founders Club

14th edition of Swing for AI + AI Pitch Night

 — an exclusive afternoon and evening combining 

golf, high-level networking, and startup pitches

. Following the round, we’ll gather for an exclusive 

, bringing together a highly curated group of 

successful entrepreneurs, senior technology executives, venture capitalists, and seasoned investors

 will have the opportunity to pitch their startups directly to this influential audience, showcase what they’re building, and connect with potential investors, partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.

One afternoon. One room. Meaningful conversations and new opportunities.

Swing for AI: Golf + AI Pitch Night

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Dr. Paul Fang

Start Building Your Silicon Valley Network
Get plugged into one of the world’s most active founder and investor communities, connecting 100K+ founders, investors, and innovators in Silicon Valley.
What You'll Get
✅ Unlimited access to curated Silicon Valley events
✅ Weekly high-signal founder, startup, and investor insights
✅ Access to the BFC member community and founder network (100K+ members in Silicon Valley)
✅ Access to BFC AI Matching, including AI-powered founder fit scoring, pitch deck analysis, key strengths and risks identification, and personalized investor-readiness feedback
✅ Event discounts and priority registration
Best For
Aspiring founders, professionals exploring startups, venture capital, and AI.

BFC Beginner

Build Faster with Guidance, Access, and Accountability
You don't need more information.
You need the right people, the right feedback, and the right opportunities.
What You'll Get
✅ Everything in BFC Beginner
✅ One private 15-minute strategy session with Team BFC to accelerate fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and company growth
✅ Priority access to founder roundtables and curated networking events
✅ Early access to select startup, investor, and partner opportunities
✅ Access to private BFC founder and investor groups
✅ Priority consideration for BFC speaking, showcase, and partnership opportunities
Best For
Early-stage founders, operators, builders, and AI entrepreneurs looking to accelerate their journey.

BFC Builder

For Founders Building Their First Real Company
You're no longer exploring.
You're building a startup, assembling a team, talking to customers, and preparing for growth.

BFC Founder is designed to help you accelerate fundraising, expand your network, and gain visibility within one of the world's fastest-growing founder communities.

What You'll Get
✅ Everything in BFC Builder
✅ One private 30-minute strategy sessions with Dr. Paul Fang to accelerate fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and company growth
✅ Priority access to founder-only networking events and private dinners
✅ Featured Founder Profile in the BFC Founder Directory
✅ Priority consideration for startup showcases, pitch competitions, and demo opportunities
✅ One startup spotlight across BFC channels
✅ Warm introductions to relevant founders, operators, advisors, and ecosystem partners when appropriate
Best For
Startup founders preparing to raise capital, repeat founders launching new ventures, AI founders building MVPs and gaining early traction, and builders looking to accelerate growth through community, network, and opportunities.

BFC Founder Pro

Scale with Visibility, Distribution, and Strategic Support
You're building a real company.
Now it's time to expand your reach, credibility, and network.
What You'll Get
✅ Everything in BFC Founder Pro
✅ Two private 30-minute strategy sessions with Dr. Paul Fang to accelerate fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and company growth
✅ Featured founder interview or startup spotlight across BFC media channels
✅ Dedicated startup profile on the BFC platform
✅ Sponsor-level access and speaking opportunity at one BFC event
✅ Priority introductions to relevant founders, operators, investors, and partners
✅ Featured post in the BFC newsletter ecosystem reaching:
100,000+ members
5,000+ startups
1,000+ investors and venture firms
170+ countries
✅ Recruitment support through the BFC talent network and university partnerships
Best For
Founders moving from traction to revenue and preparing for fundraising, hiring, and scale.

BFC Operator

Where Founders, Investors, and Industry Leaders Connect
A private membership designed for company owners, investors, family offices, and ecosystem leaders.
This is not a networking group.
It's a curated community where capital, talent, and opportunities converge.
What You'll Get
✅ Everything in BFC Operator
✅ Invitation-only access to BFC Inner Circle experiences
✅ Quarterly private gatherings at exclusive venues, including Stanford, Berkeley, Napa Valley estates, and other curated destinations
✅ Direct access to top AI researchers, founders, and industry leaders from organizations including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, xAI, and NVIDIA
✅ Access to select pre-IPO and private market opportunities
✅ Attend premier AI and venture events alongside Dr. Paul Fang throughout the year
✅ Executive brand interview produced by the BFC media team
✅ Priority access to host workshops, private dinners, and leadership events

✅ Private golf experience with a Stanford golfer 
✅ Limited to 100 members globally
Best For
Company owners, fund managers, family offices, LPs, angel investors, and ecosystem leaders.

BFC Inner Circle

Build the Future of Entrepreneurship
Join a select group of visionary founders, investors, and leaders helping shape the world's leading AI-native founder community.
This is more than a membership. It is a commitment to building an institution that will empower founders for decades to come.
What You'll Get
✅ Everything in BFC Inner Circle
✅ Lifetime access to all BFC membership benefits and events
✅ Permanent BFC Founding Member status and recognition
✅ Invitation to exclusive Founding Member dinners and retreats
✅ Direct access to Dr. Paul Fang and the BFC leadership team
✅ Priority access to curated investment, partnership, and business opportunities
✅ VIP access and recognition at major BFC conferences and summits
✅ Featured profile in the BFC Founding Member Directory
✅ Ability to nominate qualified candidates for BFC Inner Circle membership
✅ Recognition as one of the first leaders helping build the future of the global founder ecosystem
Best For
Visionary founders, investors, family offices, company owners, and ecosystem leaders who believe in the long-term mission of empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.

Limited to 10 Founding Members globally

Swing for AI: Golf + AI Pitch Night

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