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​Join us for the AI & Emerging Tech Pitch Battle, hosted by Mariane Bekker from Founders Bay, where visionary founders showcase groundbreaking innovations transforming industries through artificial intelligence, deep tech, and frontier technologies. This dynamic event brings together top founders, investors, and industry experts to spotlight the startups shaping the future of technology.

​Selected startups will pitch live to a panel of leading venture capitalists and tech leaders, sharing their vision, traction, and impact in a fast-paced and interactive format. Each pitch will be followed by insightful feedback from judges, offering both visibility and valuable investor perspective to participating founders.

​Whether you’re an early-stage founder looking to learn from live pitches, an investor scouting the next breakout AI startup, or simply passionate about emerging technology, this is the event to watch. Join the Founders Bay community for an inspiring showcase of innovation and opportunity.

​Apply to pitch: https://forms.gle/XDWzGJYXkU2suU116

​Finalists will pitch live to a panel of judges for a chance to win funding, mentorship, and visibility.

​The winner will receive a 6 month VIP access to Founders Bay Private membership and a feature in Founders Bay newsletter that goes out to 80k founders & VCs.

​Agenda

​5:30pm - 6:30pm: Dinner & Networking

​6:30pm - 7:30pm: Startups Pitch

​7:30pm - 8pm: Networking & Private Meet & Greet with the judges for VIP only

​About Us

​Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build and scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal and business counseling from formation to exit, including equity and growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, and labor and employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups and investors. Our national presence and extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, and consumer packaged goods.

​Founders Bay is a community of 80,000 founders and VCs helping startups grow through curated events, expert workshops, and networking. Paid members get exclusive and free access to workshops, office hours, and top investor connections.

​💡 Proudly woman-owned by Mariane Bekker, we’re building a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem.

​🚀 Join today to access our private community, exclusive workshops, and top-tier events!

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