Startup Pitch Competition in Palo Alto 🏆
Get ready for an evening of innovation, inspiration, and opportunity! Join us for Startup Pitch Night, where the brightest early-stage founders take the stage to showcase their ventures to a panel of seasoned investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
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Judges
Jeffery Zhang is a co-founder and CTO of Flair Labs, a Y Combinator-backed AI communications platform empowering real estate, mortgage, and insurance teams to deploy autonomous voice agents with seamless CRM integration for complex workflow execution.
Aoi Minamoto is a data scientist and AI entrepreneur with 16+ years in data analytics and a global background in education and tech. She is the founder of AImoji LLC, a startup developing AI-powered cognitive assessment tools that combine conversational AI with human-centered design. With experience teaching in Japan, China, and the U.S., recognition such as the 2023 HRI International Design Award, and her recent elevation to IEEE Senior Member, Aoi brings a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary edge to the future of AI and wellness tech.
Zhidao (Harry) Wang is a political consultant and AI entrepreneur with deep expertise in applying big data analytics to policy and regulatory decision-making. He is the founder of Omnibus AI, a platform that leverages political intelligence to help financial and legal professionals predict legislative outcomes and their market impact. With professional and academic experience across North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, Harry brings a uniquely global perspective to the future of AI and regulatory technology.
Jesse Eaton is a machine learning engineer and founder with experience spanning both large tech companies and early-stage startups. At Meta, he trained and fine-tuned foundation models, working on the frontier of generative AI. He is now the founder of Hidden Pieces, an AI platform that functions like ChatGPT for DNA, enabling researchers and clinicians to interact with genomic data through natural language. Jesse brings a unique perspective at the intersection of biology and AI.
Agenda:
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Check-In & Networking
Arrive early to meet fellow founders, investors, and community members. Light refreshments will be served.
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Opening Remarks
Welcome by the organizers. Brief overview of the competition format, judging criteria, and prizes.
6:40 PM – 7:40 PM | Startup Pitches
Each startup has 3 minutes to pitch.
Followed by 3 minutes of live Q&A from the judges.
(Moderator will keep time strictly.)
7:40 PM – 8:00 PM | Judging & Winner Announcement
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Networking Mixer
Celebrate with the founders, meet the judges, and connect with the community.
Prizes for Top 3 Teams:
Each team will receive a 1-month Manus Pro subscription and a 1-month MirWork Enterprise subscription.
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