The Los Angeles AI Markethon — November 4–5, 2026

The Los Angeles AI Markethon, November 4–5 2026, Hollywood Hills mansion at dusk, powered by Arriv

About

24 hours. One Hollywood mansion. $13,000 on the line.

AI Markethon brings together 50–100 selected AI builders, marketers, creators, and founders to turn working AI products into real market opportunities.

Teams have 24 hours to define the customer, sharpen the positioning, build a go-to-market campaign, validate demand, and pitch.

Bring an AI product—or bring the skills to make one succeed.

Date Oct 15 · Nov 4–5, 2026
Duration 24 Hours
Location Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
Who AI Builders, Marketers, Creators and Founders
Bring an AI Product Compete as a Marketer Partner with us

Official Timeline

Los Angeles

  1. 01

    October 15

    1:00–4:00 PM

    Launch & Team Formation

    • Marketer interviews & introduction filming
    • Founder demos · Team matching · Free boba & light bites
  2. 02

    November 4–5

    4:00 PM–4:00 PM · 24 hours

    Main Competition

    • Confirmed founders, marketers & production crew only
    • No non-competing influencers during the core competition
    • Water · Snacks · Light meals provided
  3. 03

    November 5

    5:00 PM awards · 6:00 PM dinner

    Awards & Dinner

    • Final results, awards, DJ, drinks & sushi
    • Selected Open Growth influencers & creators invited

Focused competition · Strong finale

The Prizes

1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $2,000
3rd Place $1,000

Why

Great products don’t sell themselves

AI allows builders to create working prototypes faster than ever. However, a product creates real value only when customers understand it, adopt it, and pay for it.

AI Markethon bridges the gap by pairing high-potential AI products with specialized marketers equipped to build immediate traction.

Two ways to compete

01

AI Product Teams

Bring your functional AI product, prototype, agent, or service. Partner with matched marketers to design your positioning, customer acquisition engine, launch plan, and go-to-market strategy.

Apply as an AI Product Team

02

Marketers & Strategists

Apply individually to be algorithmically paired with an active AI product. Apply your expertise in growth, branding, PR, advertising, community, or customer research without needing code.

Apply as a Marketer

Meet the Founders

Siyu Xiong

Co-Founder & Marketing Lead

Doris Chen

Co-Founder & Operations Lead

Catherine Huang

Co-Founder & Tech Lead

Follow the Journey

Starting September 14

We will document the entire process—from applications and team formation to the final winning pitch.

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