About AI Valley
A community for ambitious first-generation builders worldwide.
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Who We Are
AI Valley is a community for visionary builders worldwide.
Inclusive by values. Selective by ambition.
AI Valley is a community for visionary builders worldwide.
Founded in 2025 by Victor Su-Ortiz, a first-generation graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University–Silicon Valley, AI Valley began with a clear mission: create a community where ambitious builders worldwide could access the networks, resources, and opportunities that accelerate careers and companies.
What started as a few local hackathons has grown into a global ecosystem of 2,000+ ambitious members spanning multiple cities and continents.
We're not a generic networking group or a mass community. We're building a high-signal environment for people who are serious about execution, contribution, and long-term impact.
Our community has launched 100+ projects and startups, with members going on to join and found companies shaping the future of AI.
Inclusive by values. Selective by ambition.
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Meet Our Team
The passionate builders behind AI Valley, working to create opportunities for driven founders and engineers from all backgrounds
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Nickita Khylkouski
Social & Platform Operations Lead
High schooler and cybersecurity enthusiast who has done penetration testing for companies up to $6.6B in scale and grown social media accounts to nearly 100k followers. At AI Valley, runs our Twitter presence and helps with outreach and partnerships.
Manvik Pasula
Communications Manager
High-schooler and computer vision innovator. Loves exploring applications of technology and creating access and opportunities for STEM education. At AI Valley, manages and cultivates our supportive, innovation-driven community of future founders through platforms like Discord.
Our Impact
Community in Action
Explore the energy, creativity, and connections from our hackathons, dinners, and community gatherings
Global Builders Salon
Connecting builders across the globe
MiniMax: Deploying Open-Source Frontier Models – Workshop + Panel (Seattle Event)
Open-source frontier models for real-world deployment
Build What You Love Hackathon (WIT Hack)
Building what you love with women in tech
Return of the Agents (ROTA)
Agents are back and better than ever
Demo Day
Showcasing what the community has built
MiniMax M2.1 Workshop & Dinner
Founder HolidAI Dinner
Post-NeurIPS Paper Reading
A NEW AGENT Hackathon
Afore Capital Poker Night
VIP Founders Dinner
Droids Strike Back Hackathon
AI Valley Hackathon
Agents in the Loop Hackathon
The Dumb Hackathon
AI Valley Sunday Social
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Our Principles
The core values that guide everything we do
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Our Initiatives
Programs designed to accelerate ambitious builders and create lasting impact
Curated Connections
Strategic matching with mentors, collaborators, and peers who elevate your journey and accelerate your growth.
Skill-Building Labs
Hands-on workshops, talks, and sessions across tech, entrepreneurship, and creative disciplines.
Opportunity Hub
Direct access to jobs, grants, scholarships, and competitions curated for ambitious builders.
Showcase & Share
Platforms for exceptional work—present projects, performances, and ideas to a community that cares.
Cross-Discipline Gatherings
High-signal events where creators from different fields meet, spark ideas, and forge collaborations.
Ongoing Support Circles
Small accountability groups for sustained growth, feedback, and long-term impact.
Curated Connections
Strategic matching with mentors, collaborators, and peers who elevate your journey and accelerate your growth.
Skill-Building Labs
Hands-on workshops, talks, and sessions across tech, entrepreneurship, and creative disciplines.
Opportunity Hub
Direct access to jobs, grants, scholarships, and competitions curated for ambitious builders.
Showcase & Share
Platforms for exceptional work—present projects, performances, and ideas to a community that cares.
Cross-Discipline Gatherings
High-signal events where creators from different fields meet, spark ideas, and forge collaborations.
Ongoing Support Circles
Small accountability groups for sustained growth, feedback, and long-term impact.
Help Build AI Valley
Join the core team and lead real initiatives
We're looking for ambitious individuals who are serious about building, learning, and contributing. As a founding member, you'll have the opportunity to:
- •Lead high-impact initiatives and programs
- •Shape the community's mission and direction
- •Build meaningful connections with ambitious builders
- •Create long-term impact for ambitious builders worldwide
Partner With Us
Organizations can sponsor events, provide mentorship, or collaborate on initiatives to support the AI community.