Est. 2008
Silicon Valley • Austin • Online
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs
The Original Home of Silicon Valley Founders
Pitch • Demo • Fundraise • Connect • Scale
Chapter 1
18 Years of Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs History
SVE is not just a Meetup group. It is a piece of Silicon Valley's origin story.
Founded in 2006, SVE was born from one idea: give founders a stage, a room of peers, and honest feedback that changes trajectories.
The Inventor of Public Startup Pitching
Long before pitch competitions became standard, SVE created the open-stage format. First-time founders could stand up, pitch to real investors, and walk away transformed.
Hundreds of companies that later raised millions got their very first public pitch in front of an SVE audience.
SVE's Pitch & Demo Night remains the largest and oldest community pitch meetup in Silicon Valley.
A Launchpad for Thousands
Over 18 years and hundreds of events, SVE has hosted Silicon Valley's most influential builders. From the first spark to the first check — SVE has been there.
First Ideas
Where raw concepts became real ventures
First Checks
Investors discovered breakout companies here
First Hires
Co-founders met across the room at SVE events
First Scale
From pitch night to Series A and beyond
Community at a Glance
The numbers behind Silicon Valley's most enduring founder community.
43K+
Meetup Members
Largest entrepreneurship Meetup in Silicon Valley
12K+
LinkedIn Followers
Page + Group combined reach
2.5K+
YouTube Subscribers
@FounderWorld — talks, pitches & recaps
18+
Years Active
Continuously running since 2006
100
Avg. Attendance
High-intent founders at every event
Evolving at the Frontier
SVE now embraces Physical AI, Embodied AI, and Robotics Entrepreneurship alongside SaaS, PropTech, and construction innovation.
Expanded to Austin, Texas and growing online nationally — bringing founder-first energy to the next generation of ecosystems.
Physical AI Builders
Partner community accelerating real-world AI
Future 50 Program
Top Physical AI builders, curated and supported
F50 Physical AI Summit
Where software, hardware, and AI converge
Chapter 2
Community Assets & Reach
SVE's multi-platform presence ensures founders can connect wherever they are.
Meetup — Silicon Valley
36,000+ members. The largest entrepreneurship Meetup in SV.
Meetup — Austin
Expanding chapter in the booming Texas startup ecosystem.
LinkedIn Page & Group
2,500+ page followers. 9,000+ group members. Active discussions.
YouTube Channel
2,500+ subscribers. Talks, pitches & bootcamp recaps.
Full-Funnel Community Reach
X / Twitter
@SVEntrepreneur — active across the startup conversation
Newsletter
Curated startup content for Bay Area & Austin founders
Online Community
Growing digital reach — coast-to-coast founder energy
Chapter 3
Why SVE Is Uniquely Valuable
No other community can claim what SVE has built over 18 years.
Direct, trusted, high-intent access to the world's #1 startup ecosystem — with format authority no other group can match.
Flagship Events
SVE Showcase (Pitch & Demo Night)
The signature format. Founders pitch live to investors and peers.
Investor Panel + Live Pitching
VCs share insights, then watch startups pitch in real time.
Fireside Chat with Investors
Intimate, conversational Q&A with active fund managers.
Founder Success Story
Exit, scale, and raise stories told by the founders who lived them.
SVE Startup Mixer
High-energy networking. Co-founders have met at these events.
Founder Hiking
Community and wellness. Deep conversations on the trail.
Education & Programming
Startup Founder Bootcamp
Paid, intensive programming for serious builders
Pitch Practice Workshop
Refine your story with live coaching and peer feedback
Fundraising Masterclass
From deck to term sheet — taught by those who've done it
Co-Founder Matching
Structured events to find your missing co-founder
Physical AI & Robotics Track
Embodied AI, humanoids, and real-world autonomy
Online & Hybrid Events
National reach. Founders everywhere can participate.
Sponsorship
Event Sponsorships
Brand presence at SV, Austin & online events
Podcast + Newsletter Ads
Targeted distribution to high-intent founders
Workshops & Bootcamps
Paid pitch coaching, fundraising, and GTM skills
Affiliate Partnerships
Tools and platforms used daily by SVE founders
Branding
Summit Integration
F50 Physical AI Summit & multi-city events
Sponsorship Pricing
Flexible tiers designed for every stage of partnership.
Custom packages available — including multi-event bundles, naming rights, co-branded bootcamps, and investor office hour sponsorships.
Call for Sponsors
Put Your Brand at the Center
36,000+ founders trust SVE. These are people actively building companies, raising rounds, hiring engineers, and seeking the partners who help them grow.
Sponsoring SVE is a statement of alignment with the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined Silicon Valley for 18 years.
Why Sponsor SVE
Scale & Reach
36,000+ members — #1 entrepreneurship community in SV
18 Years of Trust
Founders grew up with SVE. Your brand inherits that bond.
Multi-Channel Impact
Events, LinkedIn, YouTube, newsletter, X — full-funnel coverage
The Pitch Platform
SVE invented public startup pitching. Sponsors become founder champions.
Expanding Reach, Compounding Value
Austin Expansion
Reach the booming Texas startup ecosystem
Online Community
Your brand reaches founders nationally
Physical AI Access
SVE x Physical AI Builders x F50 Summit
Early Deal Flow
Discover startups before AngelList or TechCrunch
Call for Speakers
Share Your Story from SV's Most Legendary Founder Stage
SVE stages have launched careers. First-time founders pitched here — then raised Series A, B, and beyond. This is your stage.
We're curating speakers for Silicon Valley, Austin, bootcamps, and online programming. We prioritize authentic voices — not polished keynotes with nothing new to say.
We Are Looking For
Founders — Any Stage
Pre-seed to post-exit. Pitch, share your journey, or demo.
Investors & VCs
Firesides, panels, and office hours. Share what you seek.
Operators & Executives
GTM, product, hiring — practical knowledge founders need.
Physical AI & Robotics Builders
Demos on embodied AI, humanoids, and real-world autonomy.
PropTech & Construction
SVE's deep roots in real estate and construction tech.
Coaches & Mentors
Pitch coaches, fundraising advisors for workshops and bootcamps.
Speaking Formats Available
1
Live Pitch (3-5 min)
The classic SVE format. Pitch to investors, get live feedback.
2
Founder Talk (20 min)
Share your story, lessons, or startup journey in depth.
3
Investor Fireside (30 min)
Conversational Q&A with a moderator. Ideal for VCs and angels.
4
Panel Participant
Join curated panels on fundraising, scaling, Physical AI, and more.
5
Demo Showcase (10 min)
Live product or hardware demo. Show what you've built.
6
Bootcamp Instructor (Paid)
Lead a hands-on workshop on pitch, fundraising, product, or GTM.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We select for authenticity, relevance, and the ability to genuinely help SVE's founder community.
Call for Volunteers
Join the SVE Team
SVE has run for 18 years because passionate people showed up — not just as attendees, but as builders of the community itself.
No prior startup experience required. Only a genuine passion for entrepreneurship and community.
Volunteer Roles Available
1
Event Operations
Setup, registration, AV, logistics — the glue that holds it together
2
Program Coordination
Schedule speakers, manage formats, keep events on-brand
3
Community Growth
Welcome new members, grow reach, represent SVE
4
Social Media & Content
Live-post, create video clips, write recaps, grow our presence
More Ways to Contribute
Sponsorship Support
Onboard sponsors, coordinate fulfillment, maintain partnerships
Austin Chapter
Help build SVE's expanding Austin presence — events and outreach
Online & Hybrid Events
Support virtual programming, manage RSVPs, facilitate Q&A
Advisory & Mentorship
Experienced founders and operators guide programming direction
Volunteering means early event access, a direct seat alongside Silicon Valley's most engaged founders and investors, and the chance to be part of an 18-year legacy.
Chapter 6
The SVE Ecosystem
From local meetups to a national movement — SVE's ecosystem connects founders across geographies, industries, and stages.
SVE by the Numbers
A community that has compounded trust, reach, and impact over nearly two decades.
36K+
Meetup Members
12K+
LinkedIn Network
2.5K+
YouTube Subscribers
1.5K
Active Event Attendees
150
Core Community Builders
From broad awareness to deep engagement — every layer of SVE's funnel drives real founder outcomes.
Key Links & Resources
Community Platforms
- Meetup: meetup.com/silicon-valley-entrepreneurs
- LinkedIn Group: linkedin.com/groups/1812781
- LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/company/3532521
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/founderworld
- Twitter: @SVEntrepreneur
Partner Ecosystem
- Physical AI Builders: lu.ma/physical-ai
- F50 Summit: physical.f50.ai
Tags: #SVE #SiliconValleyEntrepreneurs #StartupPitching #Founders #PhysicalAI
The Community That Built the Culture
18 years. 36,000+ founders. One mission: give builders a stage.
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