Startup & VC Day at Tech Weekend | Deep Tech Pitch, Panels & Mixer | SF

Join us for Day 1 of Tech Weekend December — a full day designed to connect high-growth founders and active investors through panels, debates, and live startup pitches.

If you’re building in AI, Deep Tech, FinTech, Health Tech, Biotech Climate Tech, Neuro, Quantum, Solar, Space tech or other frontier sectors, this is where meaningful conversations and investor relationships begin.

This event is part of Tech Weekend December (Dec 5–6, 2025) — a two-day founder–investor matchmaking experience.
👉 To attend the full weekend: Register for Tech Weekend December

📍 Location: Edge & Node, 103 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | VC Panel: Venture Outlook for 2026 — Where Investors Are Betting Next
Top VCs share their 2026 outlook on AI, Deep Tech, FinTech, Climate Tech, and Health Tech. Includes audience Q&A.

🕧 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Crowdfunding Pitch Showcase
A featured startup presents its live crowdfunding campaign in front of VC panelists and the audience.

🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break + Open Networking
Complimentary lunch served (Vegetarian, Halal, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options available).

🕝 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | VC Debate: AI Ethics — Guardrails or Growth Limits?
A live debate between leading investors on whether regulation and ethical frameworks enable or limit AI innovation.

• Side A: Regulation and ethical frameworks are essential for responsible AI development.
• Side B: Overregulation will stifle innovation and slow technological progress.
  Featuring Frederick (Freddy) Dopfel, Principal at LG Technology Ventures

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Deep Tech Pitch Competition
5–7 startups in Deep Tech and Frontier Tech pitch live to 3–5 VCs.

🕖 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Founder & Investor Mixer
Wrap up Day 1 with casual networking and drinks among founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Tech Weekend is a two-day founder–investor matchmaking event by Founders Village designed for Pre-Seed to Series A startups.
Founders meet aligned investors through Office Hours, Panels, Workshops, Pitch Competitions, and Mixers — making it one of the most founder-focused events in the Bay Area.

Note: Only registered attendees can apply to pitch. You’ll get access to the application link after signing up.

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