Palo Alto Startups, Investors, Professionals: Pitch & ...

2026-11-02 · 19:00:00 · Menlo Park

Dutch Goose

3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Taking place at Dutch Goose in Menlo Park, this pitch night gives founders, investors, and advisors one minute each to introduce their venture or ask for support.

Connect with startups, investors, and industry experts for an evening of rapid-fire pitches, conversations and opportunities.

This isn’t your average networking event—it’s a high-energy evening centered around live pitching, real conversations, and new opportunities.

Everyone attending is welcome to pitch. Whether you’re building something, investing, advising, or exploring your next move, you’ll get a 1-minute slot to introduce yourself, share your idea, or ask for what you need. No slides, no panels—just straight to the point.

Why Attend? Founders: Pitch your startup, gain visibility, and connect with potential investors, partners, or co-founders. Investors: Get quick insights into a variety of startups and meet ambitious entrepreneurs. Advisors & Experts: Share your experience, discover collaboration opportunities, or join a project that excites you. Newcomers: Practice your pitch in a supportive space and grow your network fast.

What to Expect: Open networking on arrival to meet fellow attendees in a relaxed setting A pitching session where everyone has the chance to take the mic for 1 minute More networking after the pitches—so you can follow up with the people who caught your attention A curated, welcoming crowd of founders, investors, and tech professionals

Who Should Attend: Startup Founders and Co-founders: Entrepreneurs at the helm of innovative startups looking for networking, investment, and growth opportunities. Investors and Venture Capitalists: Individuals

Founder brief

Who should attend

Startup founders seeking collaborators or capital, venture capitalists tracking early concepts, and industry advisors looking for new teams will find value here. It also welcomes newcomers who want to test an idea in front of a live audience without preparing a formal slide deck.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 7:00 PM with open networking and an overview of the evening format. Starting at 7:30 PM, participants each get a 60-second slot at the microphone to deliver an elevator pitch. The night concludes with open networking from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM for follow-up discussions.

Who's in the room

Attendees include a sector-agnostic group of startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry professionals. The gathering brings together operators actively building companies alongside advisors scouting projects and investors looking for quick overviews of emerging talent across the Bay Area.

How to prepare

Time yourself to ensure your pitch finishes well within sixty seconds without slides. Clarify upfront what your startup does, who you serve, and your immediate ask, such as hiring a co-founder, raising funds, or securing pilots, so people know to approach you during the final networking hour.

Organizer: The Business Minds

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 39.19 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Welcome — Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a short 60-second elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.

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