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Let's build the future of innovation, together, in the East Bay. Join East Bay Founders today and be part of a thriving ecosystem that drives progress and creates lasting impact.

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Showcase your innovative solutions to the East Bay founder community. Get feedback, find early adopters, and connect with potential investors.

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Speak, mentor, and exchange hard-won lessons

Share your expertise and experience with fellow founders. Become a speaker, mentor, or contribute to our user group discussions.

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Partnership & Impact

EBF offers private-sector execution; we seek partnership, not funding, to amplify founder success.

What We Need

Institutional Access & Credibility

Access to Mayor's Office, Economic Development, and workforce boards to support incubated companies.

Local Business Networks

Intros to Chambers, employers, universities, and trade groups for incubator-led startups.

Our Impact

2025 Milestones

  • Two major events in Q4
  • Six working group sessions
  • Each attended by 50+ founders, advisors, and investors

2026 Plans

  • Six major events (founders, investors, and talent)
  • Four user groups per quarter (founders and advisors)
  • East Bay startups, advisors, and investors directory

Why Here and Why Now?

Unlocking the unique advantages and timely opportunities of the Silicon Valley East Bay for groundbreaking innovation.

The Next Chapter

Building on Silicon Valley's legacy of innovation, the East Bay expands the ecosystem into new domains—from advanced manufacturing and agriculture to logistics and energy infrastructure.

Talent Retention

SV-EBF's lifestyle retains top talent for decades, countering the "churn and burn" culture elsewhere. Building a Unicorn requires more than a garage—it demands a campus where engineers thrive and families grow.

AI: Real-World Impact

Code is written in the West. It works in Silicon Valley East Bay. Key sectors: Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Energy & Infrastructure.

Thank You

Let's build the future of innovation, together, in the East Bay. Join East Bay Founders today and be part of a thriving ecosystem that drives progress and creates lasting impact.

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