🌍 Immigrant Founder & Investor - Menlo Mixer

​Silicon Valley was built by immigrants.

​From first-time founders to repeat entrepreneurs and the investors who back them, immigrant builders have shaped the most iconic technology companies in the world.

​The Immigrant Founder & Investor Spring Mixer brings together immigrant founders, VCs, angels, operators, and ecosystem partners for an afternoon of high-quality networking, storytelling, and deal-flow — hosted in the heart of Menlo Park.

​Expect a relaxed, high-energy setting with great conversations, meaningful connections, and founders actively building and raising.

​What to Expect

• ​🤝 Founder & Investor Networking
  Meet fellow immigrant founders, angel investors, VCs, and operators in a social, open-air setting.

• ​🎤 Headline Panel: Immigrant Success Story
  A candid fireside chat with a successful immigrant founder in Silicon Valley, sharing:

  • ​Their journey to the US

  • ​Early challenges and inflection points

  • ​Lessons on fundraising, hiring, and scaling

  • ​Advice for founders navigating visas, capital, and growth

• ​🚀 Founder Pitch & Exhibit Opportunities
  Selected immigrant founders will have the opportunity to:

  • ​Pitch live to investors (short, curated slots)

  • ​Exhibit with roll-up banners around the perimeter of the venue

  • ​Showcase their product, traction, and hiring needs

• ​🍸 Drinks, Sunshine & Real Conversations
  A bar area, open networking zones, and a fun, social atmosphere — this is not a stiff conference.

​Who Should Attend

​Founders

• ​Immigrant founders (pre-seed to Series A)

• ​Actively building, fundraising, or scaling

• ​Technical, product, or GTM-led teams

​Investors

• ​Angel investors & syndicate leads

• ​Seed & early-stage VCs

• ​Family offices & scout programs

​Operators & Ecosystem

• ​Experienced immigrant operators

• ​Startup advisors, accelerators, and platform leaders

• ​Partners supporting founders (legal, finance, talent, infra)

​Founder Pitch & Exhibit Applications

​Immigrant founders can apply to:

• ​🎤 Pitch (short, high-signal investor pitches)

• ​🏷️ Exhibit with a roll-up banner in the networking area

​Space is limited and selection is curated to ensure quality and relevance for investors.

​👉 ​Purchase a Startup Exhibitor ticket and we'll be in touch

​Why Attend

• ​Meet people who understand the immigrant founder journey

• ​Build real relationships — not just collect business cards

• ​Get visibility with investors who actively back immigrant founders

• ​Leave with introductions, insight, and momentum

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​Non-immigrants welcome? Of course!!