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BFC Beginner
$98 / year · Require Approval
Start Building Your Silicon Valley Network Get plugged into one of the world's most active founder and investor communities.
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
✅ 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 Students, aspiring founders, professionals exploring startups, venture capital, and AI.
BFC Builder
$398 / year · Require Approval
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 30-minute strategy session with Dr. Paul Fang 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 Founder Pro
$998 / year · Require Approval
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 Pro 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
✅ Two private 45-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 Operator
$3,000 / year · Require Approval
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
✅ Three private 60-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.


