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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.

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A Closed-Door AI Salon: Researchers, Founders, and Investors; An Evening Across the AI Ecosystem

By OpenStages Team, Sahar Mor (Bond AI), Lika Li, Toronto Duan & 2 others
Redwood Shores
 
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Art Gallery for Agents (Portal x3)

By Zachary Goldman & Sahar Mor (Bond AI)
SoMa
 
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Build an AI Teammate for Your Business Workflow

By Scarlett & Ming
Lower Pacific Heights
+11
 
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Silicon Valley Robotics Fair 2026

By Be The Change Foundation, Lisa Liu, Elizabeth Xu, GPT DAO & 18 others
2701 S Delaware St
$40
+596
 
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Local Align #2 · Bay Area AI & Startup Social

By Yuan Zi & 李晓君
Santa Clara, CA
$55
+68
 
Cover Image for GOAI Open-source Pioneer Summit | Silicon Valley Stop

GOAI Open-source Pioneer Summit | Silicon Valley Stop

By Yue Guo
Q Bay Center
+180
 
Cover Image for GOAI Global Open-source AI Challenge | ~US$730K Prize Pool | GOAI Open-source Pioneer Summit | Silicon Valley Stop

GOAI Global Open-source AI Challenge | ~US$730K Prize Pool | GOAI Open-source Pioneer Summit | Silicon Valley Stop

By Yue Guo
Q Bay Center
+79
 
Cover Image for From Zero to $10M: The Silicon Valley AI Growth Bootcamp

From Zero to $10M: The Silicon Valley AI Growth Bootcamp

By Dr. Paul Fang & Chang Chen
Virtual
$598
 
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FC SF • Founders Run & Coffee!

By Founders Common, Nikki Heyder & Chris Ashley
Blue Bottle Coffee
 
Cover Image for Claude Code Masterclass S03 - Build Your Own Feature

Claude Code Masterclass S03 - Build Your Own Feature

By Dr. Paul Fang & Chinat Yu
Zoom
$128
 
Cover Image for Founders Build Day: An afternoon of building for Early-Stage Founders (SF)

Founders Build Day: An afternoon of building for Early-Stage Founders (SF)

By Mike Belsito
Pendo
+21
 
Cover Image for MongoDB.local Build Fest: San Francisco

MongoDB.local Build Fest: San Francisco

By MongoDB
Pier 48 - Lot #39
 
Cover Image for Convening: How to Build an Executive Network That Compounds

Convening: How to Build an Executive Network That Compounds

By Murray & Yvonne Newlands
Google Meet
 
Cover Image for How to Raise Venture Capital — A Workshop with Legendary Silicon Valley Investor Miko Matsumura

How to Raise Venture Capital — A Workshop with Legendary Silicon Valley Investor Miko Matsumura

By Dr. Paul Fang & Miko Matsumura
To Be Announced
$198
 
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Marketing Measurement and Attribution in the AI Era

By Murray, Yvonne Newlands, Fangfang Tan, Brandon Nader & 1 other
Palo Alto, CA
+37
 
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🧠 The Thought Experiment Lab

By Mendel Liu & The SF Commons
550 Laguna St
+1761
 
Cover Image for How to Join Microsoft for Startups and Unlock the Benefits: An Executive Briefing

How to Join Microsoft for Startups and Unlock the Benefits: An Executive Briefing

By Murray & Yvonne Newlands
Register to See Location
 
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CEO PRIVATE DINNER

By Yvonne Newlands & Murray
Los Altos Hills, California
 
Cover Image for CFOs on the Bay: A Private Yacht Excursion

CFOs on the Bay: A Private Yacht Excursion

By Murray, Yvonne Newlands, Jan Berthold, Christina Bui & 2 others
South Beach
 
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Microsoft Copilot and AI for Private Equity Leaders: An Executive Briefing

By Murray & Yvonne Newlands
Register to See Location