Cybersecurity
AI Insiders: Cybersecurity
June 5, 2026Chorus Theater, San Francisco
6 companies on stage
Hand-Selected from 500+ Applications
Five startups.
One room of buyers.
Every AI Insiders flagship ends with five founders on stage in front of the enterprise teams, investors and operators who can actually move their business.
500+ AI Leaders·6 Verticals·25% Investors·45% C-Level
Already on this stage
24 companies have presented to the room
Selected by the vertical leads, one cohort per flagship event. These companies have already taken the stage.
Alumni Track Record
Where Our Alumni Have Gone
Companies that have presented on this stage have since raised, signed enterprise customers and been acquired. We do not claim credit for those outcomes. We claim the room, the introductions and the follow-through.
$560M+
Alumni acquisitions to date
Enterprise
Customers alumni have signed
Rounds
Raised since presenting
475+ Companies2,000+ Intros Made45% C-Level20,000+ In the network
Figures reflect the combined track record of AI Insiders alumni companies and the network they were introduced into, not results attributed to a single event. What we control is who is in the room and which introductions get made.
The FormatFour Hours. One Room.
Four Hours. One Room.
Everything That Matters.
Every flagship event follows the same intentional arc, designed to maximize signal, trust, and outcomes for everyone in the room.
01
The Keynote
A world-class thought leader, the definitive voice in that vertical, shares where the industry is heading and what's coming next.
02
The Showcase
Five hand-selected startups take the stage to present their vision to 150 curated decision-makers: founders, investors, and enterprise buyers.
03
The Panel
Leading operators building with AI in that vertical join a moderated discussion. Real insights from the people shipping product today.
04
The Evening
Live piano, jazz, and blues set the tone for an experiential networking session where the most meaningful conversations happen naturally.
150 curated attendees · By invitation only · 6 verticals per year
What You Get
A pitch slot is the start. Six things come with it, and every one of them is something we actually control.
~150
In the room
The room itself
Present live to roughly 150 curated attendees in your vertical: enterprise operators, investors and senior builders. No expo hall, no side stage.
20,000+
People in the network
Distribution beyond the room
Your company is named in the event recap and briefing that goes out across the AI Insiders network, with additional visibility on our owned channels and PR media placements.
Direct
Warm intros, not lists
Named enterprise introductions
Before the event we ask which teams you want to meet. Your vertical lead makes the introductions they can genuinely vouch for, on the day and afterwards.
Yours
Photos, clips and signal
Stage and media assets
Professional photography and video from your session, plus a direct path to a Venture Signals conversation with the investors in our ecosystem. Assets you can reuse in your own fundraising and sales.
Dinners
By invitation only
A path to invite-only dinners
Alumni can join or co-host curated vertical dinners, putting your team around the same table with the buyers and operators you actually want to meet.
6
Flagships a year
Ongoing access
Standing invitations to future flagships and dinners in your vertical, so the relationship keeps compounding after your slot.
Showcase Alumni
Cohort by cohort
One card per event: the room, the venue, and exactly which companies took the stage. Some verticals have run more than once.
5 cohorts | swipe or use the arrows
FinTech & Payments
AI Insiders: Fintech & Payments
May 28, 2026Visa Mission Rock HQ, San Francisco
5 companies on stage
S
SnapliiDigital wallet and payments platform for merchants.
Healthcare & Biotech
AI Insiders: Healthcare & Biotech
January 14, 2026Verizon Innovation Lab, San Francisco
5 companies on stage
Robotics & Automation
AI Insiders x Swissnex: Robotics & Automation
October 30, 2025Swissnex San Francisco, San Francisco
3 companies on stage
Cybersecurity
AI Insiders: Cybersecurity
June 20, 2025AWS Builder Loft, San Francisco
6 companies on stage
Showcase participation reflects selection for the event; it is not an endorsement or investment recommendation.
Selection Criteria
We curate for quality, not quantity. Here's what we look for.
Vertical Relevance
Clear fit with the event's industry focus
Demo Readiness
Product you can show, not just slides
Differentiation
Something genuinely new or better
Value to the Room
Will attendees learn something?
Traction Signals
Evidence of market validation
Founder Clarity
Can explain the value in 30 seconds
We review applications within 5 business days. Selection is highly competitive.
Apply Now
Takes about 2 minutes. We'll get back to you within 5 business days.
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PARTNER TRACK
Selection is based on fit, demo readiness, and value to the room.
Questions?
Everything you need to know about the Startup Showcase.
How many startups are selected per event?
A small, highly curated group per vertical flagship event. Selection is based on quality, demo readiness, and value to the room.
What's the difference between curated and paid slots?
Curated slots are free but competitive. Showcase Partner packages ($5,000) offer priority consideration plus additional benefits like demo pods and media coverage. Stage placement is confirmed only when approved by AI Insiders.
Will investors be in the room?
Yes. About 25% of attendees are investors and VCs actively deploying capital in AI.
What does 'demo-ready' mean?
You should be able to show a working product, not just slides. Beta products and pilots count.
When will I hear back?
Within 5 business days. Accepted startups receive onboarding instructions via email.
Applications are open for the next cohort.
Five slots per flagship. Reviewed by the vertical leads who run the room.