AI Demo Series: October 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.
Strictly not a pitch event. Demo only.
This is scrappy. Things break. The energy is electric.
But you get to show what you're actually building.
Want to demo?
Apply for October and beyond.
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
Future months are set as:
October 7
November 18
December 3 - Grand Final
Each month we rotate across leading SF tech HQs, bringing together the community where it’s strongest: in person.
⭐ What to Expect
x15 live founder demos in a 2-minute presentation
VC panel feedback from top AI investors
The best in AI: founders, VCs, angels, and ecosystem partners
Networking mixer with the Bay’s most active builders
Apply to demo at the Sept event:
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
⭐ 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 this month or want to be considered for a future month - 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
⭐ Oct Edition — Oct 17
Join us at the Pilot offices in SF 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
⭐ Prize
Featured Startup of the Month
Dedicated LinkedIn spotlight
Featured in Startup Grind SV newsletter
Priority slot for future events / SGC fast-track consideration
Optional sponsor perk
⭐ Bonus Prizes
One startup to be featured in Silicon Valley newsletter for Startup Grind
If you’d like to pitch, host a future month, or explore sponsorship, reach out — this series was designed to be built with friends.
⭐ SG Partners
This event is supported by Plain, Carta
Plain is the AI support stack built for B2B teams: composable, API-first infrastructure that lets companies build a support motion their way, whether no-code or all-code. At its center is Sidekick, an AI assistant that knows every customer's context, product knowledge, and history, so teams can draft replies, find answers, and resolve issues without ever leaving Plain. Fast-growing companies like Cursor, Vercel, and n8n trust Plain to keep them organized while they scale.
Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more.