🚀 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 technical development.

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

  • 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 PMEllen Wang, WeShine Founder, Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:20 – 7:20 PM Panel Session

  • Austin Cai, Chief Growth Officer @ XTrace. Yale MBA.- XTrace.ai makes your company smarter as it works. We turn what your people and AI agents learn into shared knowledge that guides the next decision, task, and agent.

  • Adam Cai, CEO & Co-founder @ Numix, Berkeley Skydeck.- Numix Tax Credits Autopilot with Full-Stack Accounting & CFO, aka R&D Tax Credits - Turn your 10% business expenses into cash in days not months.

  • Paul Fahn, Angel investor, Startup advisor, Stanford PHD CS

  • Yuxin Chen, CPO & co-founder @ Viiraa.inc. Stanford PostDoc.

Part 1 (30 min)- Technical Discussion

Moderator: YuXin, CPO & co-founder @ Viiraa.inc

Part 2 (30 min) - Funding and Growth Discussion

Moderator: Roger Rappoport, Partner @Snell & Wilmer

7:20 – 7:50 PM Pitch Session

4-5 pitch team

7:50 – 9:00 PMSocial Networking

💡 Startups — Apply to Pitch

Showcase your startup in front of investors, industry leaders, and fellow founders. Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their companies, receive live feedback, and build valuable connections.

Submit your pitch deck by October 9th. Final selections will be announced on October 11th.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/4vG2epkgQpDuqLWm8

🎫 WeShine Advisor/Investor 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. Open Google Form

🌟 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

🌟Cohosts

  • Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)

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