JULY - Greater Silicon Valley Robotics & Automation Luncheon

Running a robotics startup means constantly dealing with hardware iterations, code, investors, and endless dashboards.

This weekend, it's time to step back from the machinery for a picnic / potluck.
We are gathering a small, curated group of deep-tech executives for a Saturday at Daniel Theobald's Rancho San Gregorio. This is a rare chance to shift your environment, reset your mental bandwidth, and connect with peers who actually understand the unique physical, technical, and financial hurdles of hardware.
No pitches. No agendas. Just a space for the unstructured breakthroughs that only happen when you give your brain a break from the lab.
The Details:
Where: Rancho San Gregorio (About an hour south of San Francisco)
Perks: Unwind with sweeping coastal views, great food, and a chance to meet the ranch goats.
Stay the Night: You are welcome to camp out under the stars in a tent, your car, or wherever you feel comfortable.
How to Join:
Space is strictly capped to keep the conversation intimate and meaningful.
If you can make it, please RSVP as soon as possible
(Note: Bring layers—the coastal California May weather can change quickly!)
Best,
Daniel Theobald

Thank you to our Sponsors:
MHI (Material Handling Industry)
MHI is the nation's largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association. It delivers education, networking, and marketplace opportunities for industry leaders. Through premier events like ProMat and MODEX, MHI connects manufacturing and supply chain innovators. It drives the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that power global commerce and automated fulfillment.
IMG (Intelligent Machine Guild)
IMG operates at the forefront of automation, robotics, and intelligent systems engineering. The group accelerates commercialization by bridging the gap between advanced research and market-ready industrial hardware. IMG supports deep-tech ventures with technical expertise, strategic guidance, and ecosystem development. Their focus ensures complex physical systems can scale effectively in real-world environments.
Founders Guild
Founders Guild is a premier, invitation-only network built by founders, for founders. It provides deep-tech executives with a trusted community to share hard-won operational insights. The guild facilitates peer-to-peer mentorship, investor relations, and scaling strategies tailored specifically to physical technology. Members collaborate to navigate the unique capital expenditure and long development cycles of hardware.