The Future of Work Social Mixer + Open Demos: Worktech, Robotics & Agentic AI

Name: The Future of Work Social Mixer + Open Demos: Worktech, Robotics & Agentic AI
Start: 2027-04-26T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2027-04-26T21:00:00-07:00
Location: San Francisco, CA

📅 April 26, 2027

🕐 5:00 PM PT

📍 San Francisco

🎟️ $349

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About This Event

This is an unofficial side event of Startup Grind 2027.

Join us in downtown San Francisco for yet another edition of our Future of Work-themed social mixer + open demos! This event is an open-mic formula - just bring your laptop, join us, and step up to pitch and present your demo.

This event is optimized for making deals. We'll host a blitz round of intros on stage and give you plenty of time to mingle with investors at the demo tables. We will also ask investors to come up to the stage at the end of the evening and share their discoveries of the night.

Our Point of View

Today, building stuff is not the moat anymore. In fact, it's understanding the market and the particular pain points you are tackling, and the Go-to-Market strategy — both relate to you and your professional history as a founder.

Yes, AI might build your product and your operations, but the human is still on the receiving end of your offer: both as a decision-maker in sales and as the ultimate recipient of your work, whether it's direct sales or a chain of a hundred interactions.

Therefore, this is the "origin story" event. We'd love to hear your "why" — not just your pitch. You need to build your case: show us why everything you've ever done in your life brought you to this problem and this moment in time. And why, of all humans, YOU are the person to step forward and solve it.

Why Should I Participate?

We are a community focused on building (and disrupting!) the future of work — sharing and promoting innovation in work tech, agentic AI, and robotics so that humans and AI can happily cohabitate in the labor market and build a wonderful economy together.

This time around, we are putting together a social mixer and demo night in one.

This isn’t your standard pitch night.

This gathering is for founders, operators, investors, and builders who want to shape how humans and AI collaborate in the workplace of tomorrow.

It’s your chance to connect authentically, get feedback for your project, talk to investors in powerful, intimate one-on-one conversations, and see where the future of work is headed.

Pitching & Demos

We will open several demo tables. Do you have a project you'd like to share? Join us on October 12 and step forward to (1) give a blitz standup pitch on stage, (2) show a demo from your laptop.

Would you like to additionally receive detailed professional feedback from the investors? Apply through this registration page as a "Pitching Startup" and link your deck while applying — it will be distributed to our network of investors.

🍀 My project is not in Worktech. Shall I still submit my pitch?

The Future of Work is a broad category, with a variety of tech projects influencing the job market, either directly or indirectly. When in doubt, just give it a try, and we will get back to you!

About Us

Organizer

Ontology of Value® by Natalia Bielczyk, PhD is a high-end career incubator and talent intelligence platform for managing careers and teams in the AI-first economy. We build lighthouses and telescopes for the leaders of the future.

Watch Natalia’s recent TEDx to learn more.

What Participants Say

I had the opportunity to pitch at one of Natalia’s pitch nights, and the experience proved genuinely valuable long after the event itself. It changed the way I think about pitching: the goal is not to squeeze every piece of information into a few minutes, but to truly communicate with the audience—to create energy, spark curiosity, and build an emotional connection.
Audiences may not remember every detail, but they remember how clearly and compellingly an idea made them feel. I carried that lesson into my next pitch event, and it helped me win. Natalia creates the kind of environment that challenges founders to become more engaging, confident, and effective communicators. I’m grateful for the experience and would gladly recommend her to any founder looking to sharpen their pitch.

— Heroza Zhang, Gorest Game Machine

Attending The Future of Work Pitch Night organized by Ontology of Value® was a practical turning point for our team as we transitioned from a bootstrapped operation to an investable venture. Scaling from self-funding to institutional capital requires unfiltered feedback, actual market traction, and access to people who understand active deal-making.
The event delivered substance. Hosted by Natalia Bielczyk, PhD, the room brought together pragmatic investors, builders, and professionals who are focused on execution, career growth, and asset acquisition diligence. My conversations during the demo sessions and panel discussions provided new knowledge rather than generic insights.
For founders crossing the gap between traction and venture readiness, Ontology of Value events offer a grounded platform to test your positioning, refine your pitch, and connect directly with credible partners.

— Derick Tengap, Project Iceberg

Future of Work Pitch Night #6 was an exceptional experience. I pitched along with my cofounder there and saw firsthand how thoughtfully Natalia brings people together — founders, investors, operators, and an incredibly diverse crowd. The Tesla Showroom was packed, the energy was real, and the programming was top‑tier. She creates events that are not just about startups, but about people, stories, and the future of work. I’m grateful I attended and highly recommend her events.

— Mool Tyagi, Oak and Sparrow Systems

I had the opportunity to participate in Natalia Bielczyk’s Future of Work Pitch Night, and I was impressed by the quality of the event and the thoughtful way it brought founders, investors, and other professionals together. Natalia and her team created a welcoming and well-organized environment where entrepreneurs could present their ideas, receive meaningful feedback, and build valuable relationships. Their energy, professionalism, and commitment to supporting innovation were clear throughout the evening. I would gladly recommend Natalia to anyone looking to participate in a high-quality startup and innovation event.

— Charles Yvan Beke, Haffiri Freight

Natalia did a fantastic job organizing the Future of Work Pitch Night. I had the opportunity to present AICINES, and the event was well organized with great energy, valuable feedback, and strong networking opportunities. Natalia was very supportive and brought together an excellent community of founders, investors, and professionals. I’d highly recommend her events.

— Sai Reddy, AI Cines