Founders' Corner Part II
Where Ideas, Capital & Community Connect Between Silicon Valley & Asia
Complimentary registration is available through Kampong Collective, thanks to our sponsors. Registration subject to approval.
Silicon Valley Access Week
October 16, 2026 · 12:30 PM–4:30 PMDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibrarySan José State UniversityCo-hosted By
Lead Sponsor
You don't have to be a founder to join Founders' Corner.
Founders' Corner brings together founders, investors, professionals, mentors, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and curious minds to exchange ideas, make meaningful connections, and explore opportunities between Silicon Valley and Asia.
Launched at Kampong Collective's Spice & Story in August, Founders' Corner created a new kind of gathering within the Kampong, the Malay word for "village," where entrepreneurship, community, and connection come together.
This October, the conversation continues.
Kampong Collective is partnering with Pitch Global and Silicon Valley Access during Silicon Valley Access Week to bring our communities and networks together.
Come meet founders. Hear investor perspectives. Discover what people are building. Make connections that could lead somewhere.
And if you're building something yourself, apply for the opportunity to pitch.
Join Us as Our Guest
Register through Kampong Collective for complimentary access, made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Registration is subject to approval.
Come Curious. Leave Connected.
What You'll Find at Founders' Corner
No pitch deck required. Come to listen, learn, connect, and discover.
Ideas Worth Discovering
Hear what founders are building and gain insight into how investors think about opportunities, growth, and fundraising.
People Worth Meeting
Connect with founders, investors, professionals, mentors, students, and others who bring different experiences, expertise, and networks into the room.
Opportunities Worth Exploring
Discover conversations around markets, capital, partnerships, and connections between Silicon Valley and Asia, with Kampong Collective bringing its Southeast Asian roots and community into the conversation.
Who belongs here?
Founders' Corner is founder-friendly, but it isn't founders-only. You'll feel at home here if you're:
- A founder or entrepreneur building something
- An aspiring founder with an idea or the curiosity to start
- An investor looking to discover emerging founders and companies
- A professional, executive, or mentor ready to connect, contribute, or open doors
- A student curious about startups, entrepreneurship, and what's possible
- Interested in business, investment, and opportunities between Silicon Valley and Asia
- Or simply someone who wants to meet interesting people building interesting things
Everyone's welcome
Whether you joined us at Spice & Story or are discovering the Kampong for the first time, there's a place for you here. You do not need to have attended Part I to join us.
October 16 · 12:30–4:30 PM
Afternoon Program
Arrival + Registration
Check in, settle in and start connecting.
Welcome
Opening remarks and introduction to the afternoon.
Investor Perspective + Q&A
Insights from a senior partner at a major fund, followed by Q&A.
Founder Pitches
Selected companies present for up to five minutes. Founders also have a short pre-pitch interview with Pitch Global's Kaustav Chaudhury.
Elevator Pitches + Founder Resources
Additional startups can introduce what they're building and connect with California government-funded business assistance, mentoring and grants advisory resources.
Networking
Continue the conversations and connect across the Silicon Valley and Asia ecosystem.
Founders: Ready to Pitch?
If you're building something, Founders' Corner is also an opportunity to put your company and your ideas in front of investors, mentors, and members of the startup ecosystem.
Selected founders will be invited to pitch.
Beyond the Pitch
Founders' Corner is about more than a few minutes at the microphone. Participating startups can gain visibility, make connections across the Silicon Valley and Asia ecosystem, receive feedback, and connect with California government-funded business assistance, mentoring and grants advisory resources.
Step 1
Register
Complimentary registration is available through Kampong Collective, thanks to our sponsors. Registration is subject to approval. Everyone attending, including founders who want to pitch, should first register here.
Step 2
Apply to Pitch
You must complete the main event registration first. Once you've registered, submit the founder application further down this page to be considered for a pitch opportunity.
Pitch opportunities are limited. Applying does not guarantee selection.
Why Founders' Corner?
Southeast Asian cultures, voices, and contributions remain underrepresented in many of the spaces where ideas are seen, connections are made, and opportunities are created.
Kampong Collective exists to help change that.
We convene communities to elevate and amplify Southeast Asian voices and expressions, build meaningful connections, and create opportunities for greater visibility and success.
Founders' Corner extends that mission into entrepreneurship and innovation, creating a place where founders, investors, professionals, mentors, students, and communities can connect, share ideas, and open doors for one another.
Because celebrating where we come from also means creating opportunities for where we can go next.
Join Us at Founders' Corner Part II
Where Ideas, Capital & Community Connect Between Silicon Valley & Asia
Complimentary Registration
Complimentary registration is available through Kampong Collective, thanks to our sponsors. Registration is subject to approval.
Founders' Corner Part II is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including Singapore Global Network.
We'd love to get to know you. By sharing a little about yourself, you help Kampong Collective and Singapore Global Network understand and serve our growing community more meaningfully, while keeping you connected to future events, stories, and opportunities.
Apply to Pitch at Founders' Corner Part II
Please complete the main event registration form above before applying to pitch. Registration is subject to approval. Pitch applications will only be reviewed for founders who have registered for the event.
Space is limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Applying does not guarantee selection.
There's a place for you in the Kampong.