Cohort 17 is in San Francisco!

Aloha from Blue Startups!

Our founders have been working hard in Honolulu, and now it’s time to share their progress with the Bay Area startup community. From AI and gaming to health, sustainability, and social impact, these companies represent the next wave of innovation out of Hawaiʻi.

We’ll be pitching, connecting, and celebrating at our Palo Alto Demo Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30 (4–7 PM PT), our San Francisco Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 1 (5–8 PM PT), and hosting a special East Meets West event during SF Tech Week, with details coming soon.

We’re here to connect with investors, mentors, and partners who want to support scalable companies with global potential. Mahalo to everyone who has already opened doors and welcomed us. Our founders are ready, if you’re an investor in Silicon Valley, join us!

Palo Alto Demo Day

Blue Startups Cohort 17 Palo Alto Demo Day

Wilson Sonsini, Palo Alto Office
Tuesday, September 30
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

This event is invite only – contact us for registration information

San Francisco Mixer

Blue Startups San Francisco Mixer – Cohort 17 Networking Event

Wilson Sonsini, One Market Plaza, San Francisco
Wednesday, October 1
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST

This event is invite only – contact us for registration information

Cohort 17 Company Info

East Meets West at SF Tech Week

We are excited to bring together our East Meets West Ohana in the Bay Area as a prelude to our Hawaii event in Honolulu on April 9, 2026. Join us in San Francisco for a satellite East Meets West event featuring an engaging discussion on the future of venture investing and the technologies bridging East and West. This conversation will explore how innovation, capital, and culture flow across the Pacific, shaping opportunities for both founders and investors.

SAVE THE DATE! East Meets West returns to Honolulu on April 8-9, 2026. Go to emwhawaii.com for more info.