Standing where change happens — helping founders get seen, and supported for the long run.
Since its founding in 2021, HYSTA Founders Club has stayed rooted in the front lines of Silicon Valley entrepreneurship — connecting founders, investors, and industry practitioners through pitch events, startup workshops, closed-door exchanges, and hands-on support to build a community centered on long-term companionship.
As the Founders Club's flagship event, HYSTA 2026 Annual Demo Day is open for applications from outstanding tech startup teams. Finalists will take the main stage in front of a 1,000+ audience at the 2026 HYSTA Annual Conference & 27th Anniversary Gala, presenting to Silicon Valley investors and industry partners under this year's theme, "AI at Scale: From Models to Systems to Markets."
Present your project systematically and sharpen your positioning and business logic
Engage directly with Silicon Valley investors and industry experts, exploring funding and partnership opportunities
Finalists present on HYSTA's main stage in front of a 1,000+ audience
Get discovered by potential customers and industry partners
Stay connected with peer founders, seasoned mentors, and industry partners
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Q Bay Center
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Santa Clara Convention Center
Applications Close September 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM PT
Spots are limited; all applications go through a review process.