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A recent report from The Information revealed that partners from Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures have traveled to China to study the country’s AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, autonomous driving, and supply-chain ecosystems. Founders Fund partners visited technology companies across Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, while Khosla Ventures partners have made similar trips over the past two years.
Why?
Because understanding what is happening in China is increasingly becoming part of understanding what happens next in technology.
And nowhere is that more visible than Shenzhen.
I’m incredibly excited to announce our first-ever BFC Innovation Mission to Shenzhen.
This is not a typical company tour. It’s a curated seven-day deep dive into Shenzhen’s Physical AI ecosystem—from category-leading companies and emerging technologies to the founders, engineers, talent, components, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chains powering the next generation of Physical AI.
Just days after our mission, Shenzhen will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 18–19, 2026, bringing global leaders and attention to one of the world’s most important technology and manufacturing hubs.
Right before APEC, we’re bringing together a highly curated group of leading VC/PE investors, family offices, founders, and technology leaders to experience Shenzhen’s innovation ecosystem firsthand.
Our goal is simple:
Don’t just see the products. Understand how they are built.
We want to go behind the scenes to understand how Shenzhen connects AI, robotics, hardware, talent, manufacturing, components, and supply chains—and why it has become one of the most important places shaping the future of Physical AI.
Silicon Valley × Shenzhen.AI meets the physical world.
Who Should Join
Mission Leader — Ian Gunther
Ian Gunther is a Stanford alumnus, entrepreneur, content creator, and former U.S. national team artistic gymnast. A four-time NCAA team champion and 10-time NCAA All-American at Stanford, Ian also competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Beyond athletics, he has built a massive social media presence, with 2M+ YouTube subscribers and billions of views, helping bring gymnastics to a global digital audience. He studied Product Design and Sustainability Science & Practice at Stanford.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iangunther
For more information about the BFC Inside Physical AI Mission, including the full program, itinerary, and experience highlights, visit our official website:
About the Bay Area Founders Club
The Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded by Dr. Paul Fang in Silicon Valley in 2022 and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, is a thriving community of over 100,000 members, including more than 5,000 startups and over 1000 venture capital firms. With most startups in our network raising $1-10 million, and some exceeding $20 million, our mission is to empower creators who aspire to make a global impact. We provide the essential resources, support, and connections needed to transform visionary ideas into reality.
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Learn more: https://www.bayareafoundersclub.com
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