On June 17, the LebNet Bay Area community gathered in San Francisco for an inspiring evening of startup pitches, networking, and innovation, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and members of the Lebanese diaspora.

Organized through a collaboration between LebNet, LIFE, and Endeavor Lebanon, the event showcased ten promising startups spanning legal tech, AI, health tech, enterprise software, procurement technology, advanced hardware, and digital innovation:

• Cambria – An AI copilot for music production that turns natural language into professional studio workflows, empowering creators to make real music faster.
• Fitoto Tech — Revolutionizing audiology with instant, on-site manufacturing of custom-fit earmolds using high-speed 3D printing.

• GridWeave – A secure AI infrastructure platform that transforms distributed hardware into shared compute power without relying on the cloud.

• HAQQ Legal AI – A jurisdiction-aware legal AI platform helping law firms across MENA automate research and legal workflows with unmatched regional accuracy.

• Oculi – Pioneering software-defined vision sensors that deliver ultra-fast, energy-efficient AI vision for the next generation of smart machines.

• Pipp – A social storytelling platform that turns real lives into binge-worthy series, connecting creators, audiences, and brands around authentic human stories.
• Revilico – Building the operating system for pharmaceutical R&D by using AI and autonomous cloud labs to dramatically accelerate drug discovery.
• Rivio – The AI workforce for procurement, automating purchasing and negotiations to make enterprise buying faster and smarter.
• Umbrella – An AI-native operating system streamlining logistics, communication, and transactions for live entertainment and hospitality operators.
• Zaqa – An AI platform that works inside manufacturers’ existing systems to automate repetitive workflows like a highly trained digital employee.

A highlight of the evening was a keynote address by George Kadifa, Co-Founder & Senior Advisor at Sumeru Equity Partners, Chairman of the American University of Beirut's Board of Trustees, and former Chairman of LebNet. Drawing on his experience as a technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor, George shared insights on leadership, scaling companies, what makes founders stand out, and the importance of resilience, execution, mentorship, and community.

The event was made possible through the support of many contributors and valued partners. We extend our sincere thanks to our partners at LIFE and Endeavor Lebanon for their collaboration and shared commitment to supporting Lebanese entrepreneurship. A special thank you to Elias Saade for generously hosting us in a fantastic venue and, together with Antoine Saouma and his company, for sponsoring the evening. We would also like to thank the LebNet Bay Area Leadership Team, with special recognition to Karim Ahmad for leading the event and Jibran Jahshan for his welcome remarks and continued leadership in growing the Bay Area community.

The positive feedback from attendees reflected the energy and impact of the evening:

"Great event last night, guys. It was also great to catch up with many of you."

"Great job, Bay Area LebNet community."

"Even more impressive! It was a brilliant evening."

Finally, thank you to all the founders, investors, partners, volunteers, and community members who showed up, engaged, and supported the event. Your participation is what continues to make the Bay Area one of LebNet's most vibrant and impactful communities.

We look forward to continuing to create opportunities that connect founders, investors, and innovators across the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem.