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StartX: S26 VIP Night [In-Person]
VIP Night: Summer ’26 Cohort Showcase
Join the StartX community to celebrate the Summer 2026 cohort and meet the founders building the next generation of companies.
VIP Night brings together founders, mentors, alumni, and partners for a high-energy evening of rapid founder presentations, interactive demos, and dinner conversations.
What to Expect
⚡ 1-Minute Founder Presentations
Each Summer ’26 company delivers a fast, focused pitch highlighting their progress and what they’re tackling next.
🧪 Interactive Demo Tables
Meet founders one-on-one, see products up close, and continue conversations sparked during the presentations.
🍽 Dinner & Community Networking
Connect with mentors, alumni, and founders over dinner and informal discussions.
Who Should Attend
This is a StartX community event, open to:
StartX founders and alumni
Mentors and advisors
Community partners and supporters
Schedule
5:15 PM — Guest check-in opens
5:30 PM — Event begins · bar & demo tables open
6:00 PM — Founder presentations
7:30 PM — Dinner & networking
8:30 PM — Event concludes