TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2023

My hot take: With contagion contained, the VC community feels good about writing smallish checks for pre-revenue startups, but Series A and up? If you’re an early-stage investor who wants to be included in future columns, email guestcolumns@techcrunch.com with “How to pitch me” in the subject line. Más o menos.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a minimum investment of $7,000 and additional units in increments of $5,500, SDAC is ideal for new angel investors who want to gain hands-on experience and learn via workshops, meetings, and presentations. SDAC is about community building as much as portfolio expansion. It’s inclusive, transparent, and welcoming.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2022

For decades, there were several blocks where angels and VC partners camped out at café tables, taking pitches between lattes. To cut through the noise, he recommends that founders create a “teaser trailer” to share with their network before they begin approaching angels and VCs. How to make a teaser trailer for your startup pitch.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Now imagine if you were given 10 minutes to pitch the potential of your business? It can take years to dream up an exciting startup, and even longer to turn it into something substantial, but a strongly crafted sales pitch can propel your business in the right direction. Related: 5 Terms That are Killing Your Startup’s Pitch.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2023

No more founder pitch meetings. I’ll also continue to work within the NYC tech community—now thriving at a level I could hardly have imagined when I first got the pitch deck for USV’s first fund as a Limited Partner at the GM pension fund. No new investments. No more responding to fundraising decks. Consider this.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

“Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” The Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie is presented by the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority (ECGRA), led by Perry Wood and in partnership with the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) led by Maggie Horne.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

With just one week of advance notice, the forum’s unknown owner announced that the website will shut down on February 1 , erasing the decades-long digital footprint of a community on the margins. Daily Crunch: Cell network provider Google Fi confirms customer data breach by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 6, 2023

Eight entrepreneurial teams are currently in the process of completing the bootcamp and will be virtually presenting their business ideas and concepts to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $30,000 to help launch their startup! The post Ben Franklin’s Food and Beverage TechCelerator is hosting a Pitch Event!

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

The following day, I delivered a four hour workshop on capital sources and pitch strategies for fifteen entrepreneurs in the Propel program. We finished our first full day at a dinner with Halo , the Northern Ireland Business Angel Network (Alan Watts).

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

” COMEUP 2023 is all set to facilitate interactions between Korean startups and the global community, promoting international engagement at the heart of Asia. International Collaboration: Explore the “Global Community Zone” The standout feature of COMEUP 2023 is the creation of a dedicated “Global Community Zone.”

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 12, 2019

On August 21, 2019, they will each make a graduation pitch to a panel of judges from the community. Our pitch nights are attended by not only the friends and family of the presenters, but also community partners, local dignitaries, economic development professionals, other startups, and even potential investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 10, 2024

We provide jobs that help drive the economy, give back to local communities , and create sustainability practices that support climate neutrality to make our world a better place. Each game will honor four to eight people who are either living donors, recipients, or medical professionals in an on-field ceremony with a video presentation.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Are you Ready 2 Pitch? At Impact Hub we are a community and space, offering opportunities for investment, training, networking and providing solutions for innovation and sustainability within the entrepreneurial sector. The post Are you Ready 2 Pitch? R2P): Where Start-Ups meet investors, business partners, and customers.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2023

How to Turn Your Startup into a Social Star: From building your audience to creating viral content that moves your business forward, Redpoint’s Josh Machiz and Rashad Assir will tell you how to capitalize on the multiplier effects of genuine online communities. Currently he’s a partner at Pillar VC.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 9, 2020

If you're in a more privileged position with lots of VC connections to pitch, you’ll either do one of the following things: You'll come right back at me, tell me why and how I'm wrong—because at this point you have nothing to lose. Founders from communities of color are less likely to have personal wealth to fall back on.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

If you’re eager to introduce your early-stage startup to the top leaders, investors, experts and policy makers across the mobility tech community, don’t just attend TC Sessions: Mobility — exhibit there. A Startup Exhibitor Package lets you showcase your tech, build your network and expand your opportunities for growth and success.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

LANCASTER, PA – On Tuesday, November 12, 2019 six local tech-entrepreneurs made pitch presentations to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $10,000. The audience of more than 70 people who attended also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite pitch. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 1, 2020

"Uber’s ascent to the largest rideshare company in the world was fueled by a recurring cycle in which it blatantly ignored state and local laws, became entrenched and widely used in a community, and then tried to use its largesse to change the laws it was breaking." Who benefitted equity-wise from Uber's success?

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

Hear TC editors offer fresh analysis and see clips from the in-person interviews and presentations. Speed Networking: Pretty much what it sounds like. It takes place on CrunchMatch, our AI-powered networking platform. . Watch and learn how you can improve your own pitch. Take a gander at the afternoon’s pitch lineup.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The eight finalists selected will make their pitch to a panel of judges on November 21, 2019 at the North Central PA LaunchBox. Come out and support these innovators, but stay for the fun, catered networking reception that follows. The post Join Us On November 21, 2019 For Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Pitch Event!

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

You’ll hear from and engage with the top minds, makers and investors in the space community. Out-of-this-world networking. Connect and build relationships and opportunities with the global space startup community. Pitch, pitch, pitch. Looking for ways to improve your pitch? See details in reason No.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

We’ve come up with a bunch of exciting changes this year, in part to celebrate a return to live events but, more importantly, to deepen and expand our support for the global early-stage startup community. It’s a great way to share startup stories, meet new, interesting entrepreneurs and grow your network. Save room for dessert.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. You can highlight your pitch deck, run a video loop and/or host live demos. Show us your extraordinary tech and talent!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 20, 2019

On March 14, 2019, they each made a graduation “pitch” to a team of judges from the surrounding area. While the judges deliberated, everyone stayed to enjoy the food and networking reception co-sponsored by the Somerset Trust Company, Uptown Works and the SCEDC that followed. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

The event agenda features interactive presentations that cover a range of essential topics like fundraising, operations, growth, product-market fit, product management and more. Attendees say: “Early Stage 2020 provided a rich, bootcamp experience with premier founders, VCs and startup community experts. The TC Early Stage Pitch-Off.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

With 568 MyEO interest and industry groups in the EO network database, there is truly something for everyone. Monthly sessions share best practices, resources and cover everything from marketing, presentations, ghostwriting, publishing tips, pitching–any and everything related to promoting authors and speakers.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You have just 48 hours left to secure an early-bird ticket to TC Sessions: Space 2020 , a two-day virtual conference dedicated to early-stage space startups and the community that supports them. Our free AI-based platform takes the pain out of networking and helps you find and connect with the people who align with your goals.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Standard window treatments in a psychiatric setting require curtain tracks and curtains, which presents safety concerns for patients. A small group of finalists will present their business pitched to a panel of independent judges for a chance to win up to $50,000 in funding – plus an additional $2,500 People’s Choice Award.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Standard window treatments in a psychiatric setting require curtain tracks and curtains, which presents safety concerns for patients. – Intros, Pitches and Judging 4:30 – 6 p.m. Arriane developed a window blind specifically for inpatient psychiatric and other patient care environments with high-risk patients.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Alchemist is above all a network and a community, and I’m committed to serving that community.” Torus : Helps banks and payment providers better analyze and optimize the network fees they pay when a card is used.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Find the networking arenas that align with your industry and entrepreneurial passion.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

It is a huge mountain to climb and a full-time job to continuously pitch your vision and yourself to reach the first meeting with a VC fund — and that’s still miles away from a funding discussion. Think: How could you make money without an institutional investor, friends, family or internal networks?

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

All proceeds from the event went to the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to support initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources, and other charitable causes close to Mahomes’ heart and philanthropic goals. Take the extra step to craft a personalized email or suggested social copy that they can utilize.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 18, 2010

and FashInvest invite the online fashion community to present their startups to the audience and special feedback panel consisting of leading investors in the space. A monthly gathering for friends of #140conf to get together and discuss issues of the day. RSVP: [link] 6:00PM Fashion 2.0: Startups Showcase Fashion 2.0

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Ready to place your early stage startup in orbit with industry movers and shakers — and pitch your startup to attendees during the event? We even offer a super budget-friendly, expo-only pass for $25 ( Note: this does not include networking, access to the main stage programming or the free Extra Crunch membership).

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