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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.

Built Around the Founder

Everything we do centers on one goal: helping founders build successful businesses from startup to scaleup to grownup.

1Startups
2Scaleups
3Grownups

Capital

Access to funding and financial resources

BankingInvestment

Competencies

Talent and expertise to build your team

HiringMentorship

Customers

Connect with buyers who need your solution

SMEEnterprise

Cities

Local partnerships and infrastructure support

ResourcesProjects

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

Our User Groups

Join specialized communities led by industry experts and successful founders.

Partner Programs & GTM Ecosystems
Rob MoyerFounder of BlueThread.io
Design and scale high-performance partner programs with a focus on modern partner strategy, co-sell GTM motions, ecosystem alignment, and advisory models that turn partner collaboration into measurable revenue growth.
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Vibecoding for Product Managers
Sugata SanyalFounder and CEO of ZINFI
Move faster from idea to execution using AI-powered development tools. Focus on vibecoding, rapid prototyping, workflow automation, and translating product intent into working experiences at startup speed.
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Customer Success Ops
Chandan MaruthiCEO and Founder of Twig.so
Explore how AI, automation, and operational discipline are transforming modern CX. Focus on production-ready strategies that scale support, improve efficiency, and elevate customer outcomes.
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Business Systems & Analytics
Joshua MeiriEnterprise Systems Expert of Salesforce and NetSuite
Leverage Salesforce and NetSuite as the backbone of scalable, analytics-driven operations. Focus on practical system design, data integrity, automation, and reporting strategies.
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Upcoming Events

Join curated events for East Bay founders and investors. All events managed via Luma.

19Mar
Networking

Hold the Spot: Building the AI-Native Company

Building companies with AI at the core from day one.

5:30 PM
TBA
50 seats
21May
Networking

Founders & Investors Networking

Quarterly networking event for founders and investors in the East Bay.

4:30 PM
100 seats

Why Sponsor East Bay Founders?

Sponsorship is not marketing spend. It's ecosystem positioning with compounding returns.

For Businesses

Reach high-net-worth decision-makers early. Build brand authority as a builder's partner.

For Corporates

Gain early access to top founder talent. Position your platform as default infrastructure.

For Cities & Economic Groups

Attract companies that create real jobs. Strengthen the East Bay as a credible innovation hub.

Connect with a high-net-worth, job-creating founder and operator base—a curated, invite-driven community focused on builders.

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Let's Build the Future of Innovation Together

Join East Bay Founders today and be part of a thriving ecosystem that drives progress and creates lasting impact.

ShowDemo your product and services
ShareSpeak, mentor, and exchange lessons
SponsorFuel events and regional growth
SupportParticipate, advocate, and build