Global Corporate Innovation Leaders to Convene at the Startup World Cup 2026 Corporate Innovation Seminar in San Francisco

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pegasus Tech Ventures today announced the Startup World Cup Corporate Innovation Seminar, an exclusive gathering of corporate venture capitalists, corporate innovation leaders, investors, and Fortune 500 executives taking place November 5, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Held during the Startup World Cup 2026 Grand Finale, the half-day seminar will bring together senior corporate decision-makers for candid, practical conversations about the evolving corporate venture and innovation landscape. The event will feature intimate breakout sessions, peer-to-peer networking, and discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges facing corporate innovation teams today.

The 2026 Corporate Innovation Seminar will feature leaders from some of the world’s leading companies and financial institutions, including AWS, Shell Ventures, Micron, Goldman Sachs, Synopsys, Deloitte Ventures, Franklin Templeton, and many more.

The seminar will focus on the practical challenges facing corporate innovation and venture teams today, including how organizations are navigating changes across the venture market, identifying emerging technologies, building strategic relationships with startups, and creating greater impact through corporate venture and innovation programs.

“Corporate venture and innovation leaders are navigating a rapidly changing environment, and there is tremendous value in having an opportunity to share experiences directly with peers,” said Anis Uzzaman, Founder and CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures and Founder of Startup World Cup. “The Corporate Innovation Seminar is designed to create those conversations in a more intimate setting, bringing together people who are actively building and managing corporate innovation and investment programs.”

Event Details
Corporate Innovation Seminar
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Taking place alongside the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, the seminar will also provide attendees with access to a global startup ecosystem where 200 regional Startup World Cup winners from six continents will be in San Francisco as they compete throughout the Grand Finale for the $1 million investment prize.

For event and registration details, please visit: swcgf26.eventbrite.com.

About Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm and leading provider of Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) solutions. The firm partners with corporations to access emerging technologies, make strategic investments, and advance Open Innovation initiatives through its global network. Pegasus manages over 40 funds and over $2 billion in assets and has invested in more than 300 startups, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Airbnb, Coinbase, and X (formerly Twitter). For more information, please visit www.pegasustechventures.com.

About Startup World Cup

Startup World Cup is the number one global startup pitch competition hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, connecting the world’s most promising startups with leading investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. With 200 regional competitions across six continents, founders have the opportunity to showcase their companies, expand their networks, and compete for a $1M investment prize at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit www.startupworldcup.io.