The AI Demo Series: February Edition
Startup Grind Silicon Valley is continuing our a new monthly AI Demo Series—a high-energy showcase for the next generation of AI founders.
Each month we rotate across leading SF tech HQs, bringing together the community where it’s strongest: in person.
This series is created in partnership with our new ecosystem partners: Antler and Bay Founders Club.
Apply to demo:
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
⭐ What to Expect
x10 live founder demos in a 2-minute presentation
VC panel feedback from top AI investors including Antler, Mangusta Capital, Worklife VC, BDev Ventures and more!
Partner spotlights, rapid intros, and product showcases
The best in AI: founders, VCs, angels, and ecosystem partners
Networking mixer with the Bay’s most active builders - 156 attendees at Atlassian in Jan! Let's beat it for Feb!
⭐ How to Apply
Want a chance to present - complete this form and we'll be in touch
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
Can't make Feb 26 or want to be considered for March and beyond - just let us know in the form
Here is your chance to stand out as not just "another AI Startup in Silicon Valley"
⭐ Format
Each startup gets 2 minutes to present:
A product demo or live walkthrough, and a microphone.
The problem, solution, market insight, and traction
The “AI edge” behind the product
VCs provide feedback after each demo.
⭐ Who Should Attend
AI startups (Pre-Seed → Seed+) looking for exposure, feedback, or fundraising momentum
Investors scouting early technical talent
Corporate partners exploring pilots or AI innovation
Ecosystem builders supporting the founder community
⭐ February Edition — Feb 26
Join us at Antler HQ as we open the series with a curated selection of early-stage AI companies, live insight from investors, and a community that’s actively building the future.
We will be in touch in the coming weeks with the chosen presenters
⭐ Bonus Prizes
For x2 lucky founders in attendance each month, we'll be giving away a Full Access ticket to the Startup Grind Conference in April, 2026
A VC meeting will be offered to x2 lucky founders who apply (even if you're not presenting but in attendance)
x3 founders will get access to the next Founder Institute cohort
If you’d like to pitch, host a future month, or explore sponsorship, reach out — this series was designed to be built with friends.
Partners & Startup Supporters
Chargebee is a billing and monetization platform that helps fast-growing SaaS and AI companies automate billing, adapt pricing with agility, and scale their revenue operations seamlessly.
Ecosystem partners
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.
The Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded by Dr. Paul Fang in Silicon Valley in 2022 and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, is a thriving community of over 100,000 members, including more than 5000 startups and over 1000 venture capital firms. With most startups in our network raising $1-10 million, and some exceeding $20 million, our mission is to empower creators who aspire to make a global impact. We provide the essential resources, support, and connections needed to transform visionary ideas into reality.