The Founder Showcase, hosted by TheFunded.com and the Founder Institute, is Silicon Valley's leading seed-stage startup event.
In our 15-event history, we've been truly honored by some of the names who have graced our stage, such as Elon Musk, David Sacks, and Phil Libin. Today, we are excited to announce yet another luminary speaker for the next Founder Showcase, taking place on May 12th: Chamath Palihapitiya, Founder and Managing Partner of The Social+Capital Partnership, and owner of the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
Tickets for the 16th Founder Showcase are on sale now. Get yours today!
A venture capital fund based in Palo Alto, California, The Social+Capital Partnership incubates and invests in breakthrough companies in the healthcare, education, financial services, mobile, and enterprise software industries. Notable companies that have received funding from The Social+Capital Partnership include Sprig, Glooko, and Bento Labs.
Since launching The Social+Capital Partnership, Chamath has received considerable acclaim for his efforts in investing in companies dedicated to making a social impact.
The point is, what’s the value? The value isn’t when you exit and you get the check. The legacy is, what’s the value and what’s the tale that’s left over?” - Chamath Palihapitiya
Prior to venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, Chamath was born in Sri Lanka, grew up in Canada, and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Chamath was also the longest tenured member of Facebook's senior executive team and helped drive its ascension to one of the most important companies in the world. In addition to his current roles as an investor and entrepreneur, Chamath is the Owner and Director of the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
About the Founder Showcase
Now in its 16th edition, the Founder Showcase is a major seed-startup event that gathers over 500 startup investors, founders, and press in Silicon Valley to hear from startup experts, and see promising seed-stage companies. In addition to getting the best speakers, we pride ourselves on showcasing the best early-stage companies before anyone else (pun intended). Past contestants have raised over $355 million, and we have showcased companies like Udemy, RelayRides, Thumbtack, and Kaggle in their infancy.
If you'd like to network with top Silicon Valley startups, investors, and CEOs, purchase your tickets to the 16th Founder Showcase today.
