F2F: Pitch Review

Founder to Founder (F2F) is a curated gathering for early-stage AI founders preparing to apply to accelerators or raise their first round. The event brings together founders to receive candid, structured feedback from a panel of founders and operators who have recently navigated the same journey—building products, securing early customers, getting into leading accelerator programs, and raising venture capital. Grab a coffee, meet fellow builders, and refine your story before presenting it to investors. Each founder presentation consists of a 3-minute pitch followed by a 2-minute review from the judging panel. Every presentation is evaluated using a standardized scoring rubric across four dimensions: Judges will provide numerical ratings, written feedback, and practical recommendations to help founders strengthen their positioning, messaging, and execution. Due to the 90-minute event format, only a limited number of companies can be reviewed live. Pitch review slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so founders interested in presenting are encouraged to register early and upload their pitch deck in advance. Attendance is limited to 20–30 founders to ensure meaningful discussion, high-quality feedback, and valuable conversations. Judges confirmed so far: Artin Bodganov (founder in Speedrun) Lulu Zhang ( raised $2M for AI awareness)Adalia Zhao (founder in Solo Founders Program)