BARA Series: April Meeting and Pitches
The Bay Area Robotics Association (BARA), ALV Ventures, and JJLake Business Center invite you to the first in a bimonthly series of half-day events connecting robotics and physical AI startups with investors, engineers, and industry leaders.
The centerpiece: a live pitch of three startups present to a curated panel of 6-10 VCs and investors. Real feedback. Real deal flow. Real connections.
You'll also hear 15-minute talks from BARA members working on the cutting edge of robotics and physical AI. Plus key announcements from across the ecosystem.
What to expect:
9:00 AM -- Doors open, coffee, networking
9:15 AM -- Welcome and announcements
9:30 AM -- Member talks
10:45 AM -- Pitches
11:45 AM -- Winner announcement
12:00 PM -- Lunch and networking
Who should attend:
Founders building in robotics and physical AI. Investors looking for early-stage deal flow. Engineers, operators, and researchers who want to stay connected to what's shipping in the Bay Area.
When: April 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 340 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View
Cost: Free. Registration required.
This is the first of four events. We're running these bimonthly through October.
Apply by filling out the form at: https://www.bayarearobotics.org/apply-to-pitch