🚀 Event Overview

We invite you to an evening of curated connection at the intersection of science and venture. Explore the frontier of modern technology through brilliant pitches and candid fundraising insights alongside the industry’s leading minds.

​🌟 What to Expect

  • Venture & Vision: Expert keynotes on investment trends and the latest scientific milestones.

  • Startup Showcases: Curated pitches featuring the next wave of advanced technology.

  • Live Feedback Loop: Direct insights from the judging panel and the announcement of winners.

  • Networking & Dinner: Meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the ecosystem's key players.

🕒 Event Agenda

5:00 – 6:00 PMCheck-in, Dinner and Networking

6:00 – 6:20 PMWeShine Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:20 – 6:35 PM Keynote Speakers

  • Andrew Maywah, Managing Partner @ Pacific Summit Ventures

  • Topic: From Models to Machines: Why Physical AI Is the Next Frontier- Andrew Maywah is Managing Partner of Pacific Summit Ventures which invests in early-stage deeptech companies across: AI and Physical AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced materials, energy, and industrial technologies. Andrew previously co-founded TDK Ventures ($500M), Silver Tiger Capital ($300M), and has spent his career working at the intersection of technology, venture capital, corporate innovation, and cross-border investment. He holds B.S. and M.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and an MBA from the Wharton School.

  • Kun Peng, Founding Partner @ @xBuilders / Blockchain Builders- Founding Partner of xBuilders, Kun Peng is an investor focused on AI and fintech. He also teaches the Stanford OpenLab AI Seminar and Stanford’s MS&E 447 course, and founded a Stanford-based accelerator. He has supported nearly 100 startups that have collectively raised over $1 billion, including multiple unicorns. Through his teaching, accelerator programs, and industry-leading events, he bridges academia and industry, helping accelerate innovation and adoption in AI and fintech.

6:35 – 6:45 PM Bagali and Dancers Performance

6:45 – 7:20 PM Panel Discussion:

  • Andrew Maywah, Managing Partner @ Pacific Summit Ventures

  • Kun Peng, Founding Partner @ @xBuilders / Blockchain Builders

  • James No, Vice President of Sales @ Arch Systems

  • Benny Liao, Principal @ Acorn Pacific Ventures

  • Roger Rappoport, Partner @Snell & Wilmer, Moderator

7:20 – 7:50 PM Pitch Session

4-5 Startup Pitches

7:50 – 9:00 PMSocial Networking

​💡 Startups – Apply to Pitch!

Want to get on stage and pitch in front of real investors and an engaged audience?📥 Submit your pitch deck by Sept 4th📢 Final selections announced on Sept 5th👉 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/vJC3v2wxXu3jmmsH8

🎫WeShine Advisor/Judge Pass:

Investors, CEOs, Scientists, Journalists & large community partners are welcome to join WeShine Advisor Group to support early-stage founders. Benefits include:✔️ Early access to top-tier pitch decks✔️ Invited as the Guest Speakers or to private events✔️ Complimentary pass to WeShine events, and receive community Impact Award from WeShine

👉 Interested? Please let us know. https://forms.gle/X5WdMbLphs1NgvHNA

🌟 Organizers

WeShine Entrepreneurship OrganizationBay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin

Partners:

TheAgentic provides complete infrastructure for production-ready AI agents, currently powering companies in biotech, healthtech, cybersecurity, and fintech where accuracy isn't optional. Sanscritic: is building the reasoning layer for the next generation of AI systems. Through its NeoLab, Sanscritic develops meta-reasoning systems, domain foundation models, and infrastructure for more reliable, specialized, and verifiable AI.

🌟Cohosts

  • Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)

  • langrenusfund (focus on Web3 and AI, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services.)