AI Demo Series: July Edition - Startup Grind + AI Collective + BFC
Startup Grind Silicon Valley is continuing our a new monthly AI Demo Series—a high-energy showcase for the next generation of AI founders.
Strictly not a pitch event. Demo only.
This is scrappy. Things break. The energy is electric.
But you get to show what you're actually building.
Want to demo?
Apply for July and beyond.
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
Each month we rotate across leading SF tech HQs, bringing together the community where it’s strongest: in person.
⭐ What to Expect
x15 live founder demos in a 2-minute presentation
VC panel feedback from top AI investors
The best in AI: founders, VCs, angels, and ecosystem partners
Networking mixer with the Bay’s most active builders
Apply to demo at the July event:
https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form
⭐ How to Apply
Want a chance to present - complete this form and we'll be in touch
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Can't make this month or want to be considered for a future month - just let us know in the form
Here is your chance to stand out as not just "another AI Startup in Silicon Valley"
⭐ Format
Each startup gets 2 minutes to present:
A product demo or live walkthrough, and a microphone.
The problem, solution, market insight, and traction
The “AI edge” behind the product
VCs provide feedback after each demo.
⭐ Who Should Attend
AI startups (Pre-Seed → Seed+) looking for exposure, feedback, or fundraising momentum
Investors scouting early technical talent
Corporate partners exploring pilots or AI innovation
Ecosystem builders supporting the founder community
⭐ July Edition — July 28
Join us at the Bright Data offices in SF as we open the series with a curated selection of early-stage AI companies, live insight from investors, and a community that’s actively building the future.
We will be in touch in the coming weeks with the chosen presenters
⭐ Prize
Featured Startup of the Month
Dedicated LinkedIn spotlight
Featured in Startup Grind SV newsletter
Priority slot for future events / SGC fast-track consideration
Optional sponsor perk
⭐ Bonus Prizes
One startup to be featured in Silicon Valley newsletter for Startup Grind
If you’d like to pitch, host a future month, or explore sponsorship, reach out — this series was designed to be built with friends.
Partners & Startup Supporters
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Sprinto is the world's first Autonomous Trust Platform, detecting change across your posture, determining what's at risk, and acting across compliance, vendor risk, AI governance, and more — so your organization stays trustworthy without the operational chaos.