Foundry Demo Day — In Partnership with Entrepreneurs First

Foundry Demo Day is an event designed to unite founders, investors, and builders for an evening filled with startup presentations and innovative concepts. Ten founders from Foundry will showcase their startups, each delivering a three-minute pitch followed by expert feedback. Foundry, a network of four hacker houses located in San Francisco, promotes collaboration, focus, and creativity among ambitious founders. This gathering is suitable for individuals interested in discovering early-stage startups, engaging with prominent investors, and connecting with the San Francisco tech community.

Reasons to Attend / Participate

• Explore New Startups: Experience pitches from ten early-stage founders in a single evening.
• Engage with Investors & Experts: Receive insights from venture capitalists and angel investors.
• Connect with Builders: Network with engineers, operators, and tech innovators from San Francisco.
• Gain Exclusive Insights: Access Foundry’s entrepreneurial community and participate in investor panels.

Focus Areas / Themes

• Startup pitching for early-stage companies
• Innovation and product development
• Venture capital and investment opportunities
• Networking among founders, investors, and tech professionals

Intended Audience

Startup founders, investors, engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, builders, tech innovators

Networking & Opportunities

• Networking session from 6:00–7:00 PM
• Investor panel and pitch Q&A from 7:00–8:00 PM
• Open networking with drinks and music from 8:00–10:00 PM
• Access to Foundry startup database (available for investors)

What to Anticipate

• Duration & Format: A 4-hour evening event featuring networking, pitches, and an investor panel.
• Pitch Session: Ten startups will present 3-minute pitches each, followed by feedback.
• Scale: Participants include founders, investors, and builders from San Francisco’s tech ecosystem.
• Special Features: Investor panel, fast-pitch format, drinks, and a music networking session.