​Meet Founders from Saudi Arabia’s Rising Startup Ecosystem

​Join us on October 9th at 5:30 pm for the next gathering in the StartUp Networking Experience (SUNx) series — an exclusive evening connecting Silicon Valley investors, founders, and innovation leaders with some of the most promising entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia.

​These startup teams are part of the Advancing Technology Ventures Program, a customized initiative developed by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE) for Lab7 by Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s leading innovation hub for early-stage founders. After a week of workshops, mentoring, and project development at Stanford, these founders are excited to showcase their ventures at this networking Reception.

​What to Expect

​🕠 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Open Networking
Meet the founders, Stanford faculty, and Silicon Valley guests over drinks and bites in a casual setting.

​🎤 6:00 – 6:30 PM – Founder Presentations
Selected startups from the Lab7 program will share brief overview of what they are currently working on.

​🤝 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Conversations Resume
Continue networking with the founders, VCs, and local operators. Explore opportunities for collaboration, investment, and knowledge-sharing.

​Why Attend?

• ​Discover Global Startups: Meet founders representing Saudi Arabia’s most competitive entrepreneurship fellowship.

• ​Network with Leaders: Engage with Stanford faculty, Silicon Valley VCs, and international innovators in one room.

• ​Shape What’s Next: Offer insights, explore partnerships, and build connections across borders.

​Who Should Attend?

​VCs, angel investors, innovation leaders, startup mentors, and founders interested in AI, education, mobility, and frontier technologies.

​Limited Capacity

​This is an exclusive event with limited spots to ensure high-quality networking. Reserve early to secure your place.

​Location & Directions

​Elevator Pitches: Huang 010 (Basement Level)
Networking Event: Huang Foyer (Basement Level)
Building: Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, 475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305
Parking: 498 Via Ortega Garage (free after 4:00 PM)

​Walking Directions:

• ​Exit the garage on the Via Ortega side.

• ​Walk along the pedestrian walkway between buildings, passing Y2E2 and Coupa Café on your left.

• ​Continue straight to the Huang Engineering Center on your left.

• ​Enter through the main doors, take the stairs or elevator down to the basement level.

• ​Turn right; Huang 010 and the Foyer will be just ahead (signs will be posted).

​Organized by: Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE)
With support from: Zamir Shukho (GP at Vibranium.VC)