​🚀 SF AI Startup Showcase

​Join us for an energizing evening spotlighting SF’s rising AI founders — and helping bold ideas find the talent, teammates, and momentum they need.

Building something?
Apply to pitch here
Deadline: Sep 21st

​📅 Main Event: AI Startup Showcase
All builders are welcome to apply using the application
form above.

​Based on your submission, our judges will curate and assign selected teams to the most suitable pitch format.

​⏱️ Pitch Formats

​🎯 5-Minute Pitch
3-minute pitch + 2-minute live Q&A with judges and audience

Reserved for teams with strong execution, clear insight, or high potential, as evaluated by our judging panel.

​🌱 1-Minute Pitch
1-minute elevator pitch

A fast-paced format to showcase your idea, vision, or progress — open to builders at all stages.

​📌 What to include in your deck
To help us evaluate your application, please clearly cover:

• ​The problem you are solving

• ​Your unique advantage (moat)

• ​Market size and opportunity

• ​Competitive landscape

• ​Your team background

• ​Whether your product uses knowledge graph/graphic databases ( NOT a requirement)

​🤝 What to expect
Real problems. Real solutions. Real builders shaping what’s next.

🚀 Ready to pitch? Apply here:

​🎤 Special Feature: TBD — Featured Tech Talk

​🌟 Featured Judges TBD

​About B.E.L.L.E
B.E.L.L.E - where founders, operators, and investors turn connections into opportunities — powered by curated experiences, strategic introductions, and ongoing collaborations.

Our Impact: We’ve connected over 30,000 people, supported more than 1000 startups, and collectively they raised $1 billion+ in funding.

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​About Entrepreneurs First - Community Partner
Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $16B.

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