Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer
Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer takes place on Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM (PDT) at Guildhouse in Santa Cruz, CA. Tickets are $0 + on Eventbrite.
About this event
A networking event in San Jose for founders, investors, and talent to connect and discuss startups.
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San Jose Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup Startup Networking Event in San Jose for founders, investors, and tech talent. Join a high-signal startup networking event in San Jose where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the San Jose startup ecosystem. 💡 Why This Event Is Different Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. 🤝 What to Expect Startup Networking in San Jose Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities. Talent & Hiring Connections Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the San Jose startup ecosystem. Startup & Investor Conversations Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups. 👥 Who Should Attend • Startup founders in San Jose • VC and angels investors • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the San Jose tech ecosystem 🎤 Want to Pitch? A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup. Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by sending your pitch Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance. 💼 For Investors We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event. Investor participation is complimentary. After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including: • curated startup introductions • access to our startup digest • access to our platform and founder community Interested investors can request verification
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Details
- When
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM (PDT)
- Where
- Guildhouse
- Address
- 420 First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
- Price
- $0 +
- Genre
- Networking Events
Questions
- When is Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer?
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT.
- How much are tickets for Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer?
- Tickets are $0 +.
- Where is Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer?
- Guildhouse, 420 First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Cruz, CA.
- Where can I buy tickets for Startup Networking San Jose: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
