Call for speakers
Take the stage at Founder × Funder.
We're finalizing the September 16 panel and are reviewing a short list of investors, angels, and founders who can speak candidly about what is getting funded right now. Nominate yourself, or refer someone the room should hear from.
Submissions close Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Who we're looking for
- —Partners at recognized active funds
- —Prolific angels with a deep first-check portfolio
- —Later-stage or exited founders with scar tissue worth sharing
- —Operators with a sharp, specific point of view on company building
All submissions are reviewed by the hosts. Seats are limited and confirmed by invitation.
Call for founders
Be one of five founders selected to pitch.
Five AI-native founders raising seed or pre-seed will be selected to pitch live at Founder × Funder. Two of the five will be spotlighted across the hosts' and co-hosts' networks — introduced from the stage, featured in pre- and post-event content, and connected to investors in the room. Share what you're building and where you are in the raise.
Who we're looking for
- —AI-native companies raising seed or pre-seed
- —Actively raising, or raising within the next two quarters
- —Live product, early traction, or a credible technical wedge
- —A founder who will actually be in the room on September 16
Series B+ or exited? You're not just welcome — you're who the room wants to meet. Join as a panelist, angel, or sponsor and get direct access to 200+ AI-native founders.
Submit a deck or a short link with your inquiry. All submissions are reviewed by the hosts, and selected founders are confirmed by invitation.
Press & media
Cover Founder × Funder — or moderate the conversation.
We are inviting reporters, editors, and media moderators to shape how the Founder × Funder story is told. Cover the event, moderate a live panel, or host a media conversation with the founders and investors in the room.
Inquiries close Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Who we're looking for
- —Technology, business, and venture reporters covering AI-native startups
- —Media moderators with experience steering live investor-founder conversations
- —Podcasters, newsletter writers, and video producers who reach founder and investor audiences
- —Outlets interested in first looks at the companies and deals being discussed on stage
All media inquiries are reviewed by the hosts. Press passes and moderator invitations are confirmed in advance.
Ways to get involved
Speak on the panel
Submit yourself or refer a speaker for the live stage conversation.
Pitch live
Five seed or pre-seed founders will be selected to pitch on stage. Two will be spotlighted across our networks.
Submit a pitch deck
Founders raising now can share a deck for review and possible investor intros.
Investors, funds & LPs
VCs, angels, family offices, and LPs sourcing pre-seed to Series B deal flow.
Media inquiry
Reporters and outlets covering the event, the founders, or the deals in the room.
Media moderator
Moderate a live conversation with founders, investors, and operators.
Inquiry form