Llama Lounge 22 took place on January 22, 2026 at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in downtown San Francisco. The event brought together hundreds of AI founders, dozens of venture capitalists, and dozens of corporate AI buyers.

The format included open networking and a startup pitch session featuring up to 10 AI startups. The presenting companies were sourced from leading ecosystems including a16z Speedrun, Y Combinator, AI Fund, Stanford Breakthrough Ventures, and other top AI communities.

The event featured Lior Alexander of AlphaSignal , an AI media company. The pitch session was emceed by Rajiv Ayyangar , CEO of Product Hunt .…