Startup World Cup 2019 Grand Finale on May 17
Startup World Cup is a global event where startups from around the world will be coming to San Francisco to battle for a US $1,000,000 grand prize in investment.
Startup World Cup is partnering with some of world’s largest conferences and tech events to host 40+ regional startup competitions across 6 continents – North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
The Future of FinTech: Pitch Night on April 24, 2019
April is FinTech month at Startup Basecamp! Join Startup Basecamp for an exciting Pitch Nigh on the future of FinTech!
This is a pitch event where fintech startups (seed/series A) will have the opportunity to pitch to investors and industry leaders to get feedback on their pitch and connect with significant Silicon Valley players. Expect drinks, an awesome crowd and significant opportunities to connect with the best people in the fintech space in a fun environment!
2019 Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Festival (May 2)
The 4th Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Festival (SVEF), jointly presented by Ding Ding TV, China-US Business Summit, and sponsored by Acorn Campus will be held on May 2, 2019 at Santa Clara Convention Center. We are offering 100 free tickets with the discount code FOUNDERSPACE when registering here by April 15, 2019.
Traction Conference, August 7-8, 2019
Traction Conference will bring Silicon Valley to Vancouver on August 7-8, 2019. Our friends at Launch Academy and Boast.AI have just announced the first round of speakers for Traction Conference 2019.
Some of the confirmed speakers include:
Join Founders Space in Shenzhen on April 13
Attend our Billion Dollar Business Program in Shenzhen on April 13.
Join Founders Space in Beijing on April 2
Attend our third Unicorn Training Camp in Beijing at Peking University on April 2.
Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing II (4/18/2019)
Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing Session II will be held on Thursday, April 18, 5:00-8:30pm at Google Cloud Building 1155 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
Within the next decade it’s realistic the bit will be replaced by the qubit, a change that will radically transform society preparing Homo Sapiens like no other technology since fire, to step boldly into the solar system and beyond.
2019 Shenzhen-Silicon Valley Startup Competition
2019 China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition (Silicon Valley Division) will take place on March 31st in Santa Clara, CA.
Total amount of prizes to be awarded will be USD 1.62 Million. The winner will receive up to CNY 1.4 Million (USD 200K) in prize. 50+ well-known investment companies and 200+ investors are expected to participate along with hundreds of other attendees.
If your startup is interested in competing at this event, please apply here. The deadline for the application is February 28, 2019.
Smart Mobility Pitch Night on Feb 27, 2019
PRIME and French Tech Hub are hosting Smart Mobility Pitch Night on Feb 27, 2019 in San Francisco, showcasing many business opportunities.
Innovative companies will pitch the latest trends and solutions in Smart Mobility, followed by a panel discussion with industry experts during this Pitching and Networking event powered by MobiGoIn-Action.
You can find more information and register here.
2019 Most Fundable Companies Competition
Pepperdine University’s annual startup competition is coming up. Winners earn a spot on the annual Most Fundable Companies List, which garners national publicity and recognition. Last year’s list was published in Entrepreneur Magazine.
It’s all completely free. Affiliation with Pepperdine is NOT required. The only requirements are that the companies be based in the United States and have less than $10 million in revenue.
VIP Investor Dinner and Demo Showcase on Feb 13, 2019
Angel Launch is hosting their 10th VIP Investor Dinner for startups and investors in an informal environment for massive networking on Feb 13th.
Startups can participate in speed networking pitch with investors for 1 on 1 private meetings. It’s a casual networking style dinner with demo showcase where you can enjoy two hours of delicious food and drinks.
It’s free for accredited investors.
You can find all the information and register here.
Startup Survival Guide & Investor Pitches (Entrepreneurs, Angels & VCs)
Register for Event:
https://startup-event.eventbrite.com
Part 1: Startup Survival Guide
First, Captain Hoff will share his insights and first-hand experience on what it takes to survive and win in the hyper-competitive world of Silicon Valley. This includes cracking the code on raising venture capital, how to manage your company, avoiding hidden traps that kill startups, and breaking out of a failed plan.
Photonics: trends and applications in the Industry 4.0 on Feb 4, 2019
French Tech Hub/PRIME will be hosting an event on photonics and its applications in the industry 4.0 at their French Tech Hub offices in San Francisco, starting from 5:30pm. Join angel investors, VCs, analysts, M&A specialists, and big company scouts at this Industry 4.0 event showcasing many business opportunities.
If you are startup and interested in pitching at the event, you can apply here.
You can find the event details and register here.
Federal Funding & Beyond on March 29, 2019
The U.S. government invests billions of dollars in hi-tech companies every single year. In 2018 that number was roughly $60B. They take 0% equity and the IP is yours.
Eagle Point Funding is offering a free lecture on how start-ups and tech industries can get a hold of federal grants and what the process implies. It will be held on Friday, March 29th, 9-10 am at 450 Townsend Street in San Francisco. You can find more about it and register to attend here.
Free Seminar: Run your entire business online with Zoho One – Jan. 8, 2019
Zoho’s holding a free, educational seminar on their complete business suite, Zoho One, in San Francisco on January 8th, and would love to have you all join!
Whether you’re moving your business online or looking to try out some new apps, they welcome all experience levels. They’ll be discussing how you can enhance your business’ productivity and drive growth using their cloud-based suite of comprehensive and fully-integrated apps for everything from sales and marketing, to HR and accounting, and more. You can find more information and register here. Hope to see you there!
Q2B Quantum For Business on Dec 10-12, 2018
At Quantum For Business, find out about the current state of quantum computing. Listen and talk to key players in government, industry and academia, and discuss the latest developments with researchers and practitioners. Attending is an especially effective way to come up to speed in this intrinsically exciting sector on the cusp of commercializing. Choose from Application Tracks – Bootcamp, Optimization, Simulation, Machine Learning, Cryptography.
Go here for more information and use this code Q2BFS40 for 40% discount.
Startup Fundraising Panel on Nov. 27, 2018
Startup fundraising can be an arduous journey, especially when it’s done alone. Would it be easier if you had a specialized team to call on for help? Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS) and K&L Gates will be hosting a free event on Tuesday, November 27th, at 5:30pm. The panel of VC, lawyer and other experts will share their fundraising experience, stories, and knowledge with you as they discuss strategies on startup fundraising.
The Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing – Nov. 13
The Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing – An expert panel blending both theoreticians and practitioners will bring you up to speed on this genuinely transformative technology moving briskly toward commercializing.
Attending is an especially time-effective way to become acquainted with both the technology and major players in this intrinsically exciting sector sure to make a historical impact in both commerce and culture.
Silicon Valley Meets GDPR on Nov 7, 2018
Data privacy affects all of us, whether you are an entrepreneur, a tech giant, a citizen or a consumer. The European Union and Open Austria invite you to join public and private stakeholders for a discussion, followed by a Q & A session on different approaches to data protection and explore the way forward.
Sponsored by the European Union, this event will be held on Nov. 7 at 5:30 PM in San Francisco. Food and drinks will be provided.
Bay Angels Investors Event on Oct 30, 2018
Bay Angels welcomes everyone to join them on Oct 30, 2018, in San Francisco and review their startups. Presenting companies are from Early stage to significant traction – from -Seed to Angel to Pre- A.
You can find more information and register here. Door tickets are not available.