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# Physical AI Founders × Investors: Supply Chains & Scale @ Mission Robotics

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November 20, 2026

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6:00 PM PT

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Mission Robotics

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3 attending

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Free · Approval required

## What we're seeing

- **Approval required**

## About This Event

### Physical AI Founders × Investors: Supply Chains & Scale

**Friday, November 20, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM PST**

**What does it take to build, fund, and scale the next generation of robotics companies?**

As Physical AI moves toward commercial deployment, founders face growing challenges in fundraising, supply chain management, and manufacturing at scale.

**Embodied Collective** brings together robotics founders, venture investors, and industry leaders for an evening of insightful discussions and curated networking.

### What to Expect

**Part I — Founder × Investor Fireside Chat**

*What Makes a Robotics Company Worth Backing?*

Explore what investors look for in Physical AI startups, from technical breakthroughs to manufacturing readiness and commercial scalability.

**Part II — Industry Panel**

*The Supply Chain Bottleneck: Scaling Physical AI*

Discuss the challenges of sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, and production—and how AI and automation could reshape robotics supply chains.

**Part III — Curated Founder & Investor Networking**

Connect with robotics founders, active VCs, and industry leaders driving the future of Physical AI.

### Event Agenda

- **6:00–6:30 PM** | Welcome & Networking
- **6:30–6:50 PM** | Opening Remarks
- **6:50–7:20 PM** | Founder × Investor Fireside Chat
- **7:30–8:00 PM** | Industry Panel & Q&A
- **8:00–9:00 PM** | Curated Networking

### Who Should Attend

- **Founders & CEOs** building robotics and Physical AI companies
- **VCs & Investors** focused on robotics, deep tech, and industrial technology
- **Industry Leaders** in manufacturing, supply chains, and commercialization

**Speakers and featured investors to be announced.**

**About Embodied Collective**

A community for people building the future of physical AI in San Francisco. We host panels, dinners and demos, and send The Physical AI Brief every week.

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- Website: [embodiedcollective.org](https://embodiedcollective.org/?utm_source=luma)

## Hosted by

[Embodied Collective](https://luma.com/embodiedcollective)

[Rachel Wang](https://luma.com/user/usr-D3RbuAXoQdXBIuM)

[Mattie Fairchild](https://luma.com/user/scav)

[Stella Zhang](https://luma.com/user/usr-JVRqJx7CQWjVc2A)

[Skylar](https://luma.com/user/usr-JlWkNNE7GizJBL1)

## Location

📍 [Mission Robotics, 3001 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA](/events/venue/mission-robotics)

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