AI Demo Series: August Edition

Aug 26, 12:30 – 3:30 AM (UTC)

Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area

The Web Data Loft, 625 2nd Street, San Francisco, 94107

Startup Grind Silicon Valley is continuing our a new monthly AI Demo Series—a high-energy showcase for the next generation of AI founders. Strictly not a pitch event. Demo only. This is scrappy. Things break. The energy is electric. But you get to show what you're actually building.

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About this event

Welcome to the ever growing AI Demo Series.

Strictly not a pitch. 

Want to demo?

Apply for August.

https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pag9qNb4n3LITIFn0/form

​Future months are set as:

  • ​September 17

  • ​October 7

  • ​November 18

  • ​December 10 - Grand Final

⭐ What to Expect

  • x15 live founder demos in a 2-minute presentation

  • VC panel feedback from top AI investors

  • Partner spotlights, rapid intros, and product showcases

  • The best in AI: founders, VCs, angels, and ecosystem partners

  • Networking mixer with the Bay’s most active builders

⭐ How to Apply

  • Want a chance to present - complete this form and we'll be in touch

  • Can't make March or want to be considered for April and beyond - just let us know in the form 

  • Here is your chance to stand out as not just "another AI Startup in Silicon Valley"

⭐ Format

  • Each startup gets 2 minutes to present:

  • A product demo or live walkthrough, and a microphone.

  • The problem, solution, market insight, and traction

  • The “AI edge” behind the product

⭐ Who Should Attend

  • AI startups (Pre-Seed → Seed+) looking for exposure, feedback, or fundraising momentum

  • Investors scouting early technical talent

  • Corporate partners exploring pilots or AI innovation

  • Ecosystem builders supporting the founder community

⭐ August 25

  • Join us at Bright Data HQ as we continue the series with a curated selection of early-stage AI companies, live insight from investors, and a community that’s actively building the future.

  • We will be in touch in the coming weeks with the chosen presenters

⭐ Bonus Prizes

  • One startup to be featured in Silicon Valley newsletter for Startup Grind

If you’d like to pitch, host a future month, or explore sponsorship, reach out — this series was designed to be built with friends.

⭐ SG Partners

This event is supported by Plain.

Plain is the AI support stack built for B2B teams: composable, API-first infrastructure that lets companies build a support motion their way, whether no-code or all-code. At its center is Sidekick, an AI assistant that knows every customer's context, product knowledge, and history, so teams can draft replies, find answers, and resolve issues without ever leaving Plain. Fast-growing companies like Cursor, Vercel, and n8n trust Plain to keep them organized while they scale.

When

When

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
12:30 AM – 3:30 AM (UTC)

Host

  • James Gee

    Startup Grind

    Global Partnerships Director & Silicon Valley Chapter Director

Organizers

  • James Gee

    Startup Grind

    Global Partnerships Manager

  • Derek Andersen

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Organizer

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Carta

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Plain

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