Silicon Valley East Bay - The Next Innovation Nexus

Connecting Capital, Competencies, Customers & Cities to Build the Future

East Bay Founders is transforming the Silicon Valley East Bay into the next global innovation nexus. Built by successful founders for future founders—because we've been there, and we know what it takes.

$573BGDP Super Triangle
100K+Social Impressions
10K+Newsletter Reach
1K+Face-to-Face

The 4 Cs of SV-EBF

Four critical pillars for scale, leveraging local talent and customer presence.

Capital

Global Funding

We attract global investors seeking real-world impact through industrial AI.

Competencies

Talent

Connect to trusted talent, peers, and competencies from UC Davis and Berkeley.

Customers

Enterprise Access

Access massive enterprise buyers in healthcare, energy, and logistics who need AI at scale.

Cities

Innovation Sandbox

Partner with cities to create "Innovation Sandboxes" with regulatory and infrastructure support.

What We Offer

Connecting founders with leaders and incubators for mutual growth. A community of experienced founders, prioritizing action across diverse tech sectors.

For Cities & Chambers

Partner with us to attract companies that create real jobs and generate tax revenue.

  • Investment & Networking: Access to founders, angels, VCs
  • Job Growth & Talent: Pipeline to hiring startups
  • AI Skills & Training: Hands-on AI workshops for SMBs

For Incubators

Strengthen your incubator with our curated network of founders and resources.

  • Founder Access: Curated network of founders/mentors
  • Capital Access: Direct connections to angels, VCs
  • Talent Pipeline: Skilled professionals for startups

For Businesses

Transform community support into strategic advantage by backing regional innovation.

  • Brand Authority: Position as a builder's partner
  • Customer Access: Direct access to future enterprise customers
  • Decision-Maker Reach: Connect with high-net-worth founders

Upcoming Events

Join us at our next gathering and connect with the community.

Monthly Meetup

February Founder Meetup

February 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Hopyard, Pleasanton, CA
45 attending
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Pitch Event

Pitch Night: AI & Machine Learning

February 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Innovation Hub, Dublin, CA
60 attending
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Office Hours

Investor Office Hours

March 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual, Online
20 attending
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Supported by Industry Leaders

Our sponsors make this community possible. Join them in supporting East Bay entrepreneurs.

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TechCorpPlatinum
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InnovateLabsGold
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StartupBankGold
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CloudFirstSilver
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DevTools IncSilver
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ScaleUp PartnersSilver

Ready to Join the East Bay Founder Community?

Connect with founders, investors, and mentors who are building the future. Your next co-founder, investor, or mentor could be one meetup away.