AI-Intensive Pitch Competition @ Hanwha AI Center
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Hosted by Mariane Bekker & Pramanya Guda (Founders Bay)
Join us for a high-energy, AI-focused pitch competition bringing together bold founders, cutting-edge ideas, and top-tier investors.
This event spotlights startups pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, from applied AI solutions to frontier research-driven ventures. Selected founders will pitch live to a panel of experienced investors, operators, and AI experts, competing for visibility, feedback, and potential funding opportunities.
🚀 Apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/uM3zbPQRWGZCGiTa8
Expect:
Live startup pitches from AI-driven teams
Insights and feedback from leading investors & builders
Networking with founders, engineers, and AI enthusiasts
Exposure to the global Founders Bay ecosystem
Whether you're building in AI, investing in the space, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this is your chance to connect and engage with the future.
🏆 Winner Benefits:
🎟 3-month VIP access to Founders Bay Private membership
🎟 HAC Membership (1st Place) + Featured spotlight in the HAC weekly community newsletter
✨ Featured spotlight in the Founders Bay newsletter reaching 250,000+ founders and VCs
📅 Agenda:
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Doors open · Welcome drinks & networking Get in the room, meet your future co-founders, investors, and collaborators
5:30 – 5:45 PM: Opening remarks Setting the stage for the evening
5:45 – 6:45 PM: Pitch round 1 First 4-5 startups take the stage · Live investor feedback after each pitch
6:45 – 7:00 PM: Break · Grab food & drinks, stretch, network
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Pitch round 2 Remaining 4-5 startups · Final pitches before the vote
8:00 – 8:20 PM: Judges discussion · Audience votes live on Mentimeter Judges decide 1st place and runner up · Audience casts their People's Choice vote
8:20 – 8:40 PM: Winner announcements 🏆
8:40 – 9:00 PM: Closing networking Connect with founders, judges, and the Founders Bay community
🎯 Judges:
Nabila Elassar, Founder & CPO at Evion | Founder & CEO at Startup Universe
Shail Kaveti, Partner at TheFounderVC
Lauren Dermody, Investor at Humanum Capital
Kyle Qi, Principal at Llama Ventures
Abhijay Vuyyuru, AI Product Manager at Google
Roan Weigert, DevRel AI Engineer at GMI Cloud
Riya Dashoriya, Engineering Manager at Meta
Mike Lee, Head of Project Management Office at Hanwha AI Center
Who should attend:
AI founders, engineers, investors, researchers, and anyone passionate about the evolving AI landscape.
Spots are limited, secure your seat and be part of the next generation of AI innovation.
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