TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

No founder event would be complete without pitches! TechCrunch editorial is looking for 6-7 founders to take part in a Pitch Deck Teardown. Mastering the Pitch Deck Pitches are critical in the quest for funding and first customers. Without further ado, here are your judges for the TC Early Stage Pitch Deck Teardown.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

My first YC Demo Day was in Summer of 2008, where my startup and twenty-one others anxiously pitched a room full of investors on what we’d been working so hard to build. Fifteen years later, I’m here as YC’s president kicking off our 37th Demo Day — the one celebrating the Summer 2023 batch. Apply here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release by Matthew Panzarino originally published on TechCrunch

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

I shy away from sharing hot takes, but here’s one: 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 investor who wants to be included in future columns, email guestcolumns@techcrunch.com with “How to pitch me” in the subject line.

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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. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Early Stage 2023?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Listed below are the eight finalists in the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest: Allegheny Mountain Beard Products (William Jones and Loretta Jones), located in Warren County, created all-natural personal care products that are free from harmful chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and toxins. Date : June 8, 2023 Time : 1:00 p.m.-

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Listed below are the eight finalists in the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest: Allegheny Mountain Beard Products (William Jones and Loretta Jones), located in Warren County. 2023 PA Wilds $50K BIG IDEA Contest Finale Event Find out who will win this year’s $50,000 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest! Date : June 8, 2023 Time : 1- 5 p.m.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

We asked EO members to look ahead in 2023 and identify trends they see for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship overall. Video pitching. I see an uptick in pitching via pre-recorded video. We used Loom to pre-record our pitch and share it with potential investors. This will result in community successes.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Amid market volatility, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is an area that continues to be in focus in both the crypto VC world and across the community as new use cases, protocols and projects arise. Anywhere from 20% to 50% of crypto-related pitches today are DeFi-focused, several investors we surveyed said.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

“We also made sure to check their LinkedIns twice: once in early 2021, when there were practically no tech layoffs, and again in early 2023, in the wake of the worst round of tech layoffs since 2001.” Job platform interviewing.io ” Should you post that you’re #OpenToWork? ” Do you need a deck to raise from VCs? .

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 3, 2023

It’s a decent metaphor for our startup ecosystem: Just as there aren’t enough sandbags in San Francisco to keep everyone’s house dry, rising interest rates, skittish investors and looming economic uncertainty are poised to bring valuations down even further in 2023. We need to destigmatize down rounds in 2023.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

December 08, 2023 10:35 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN DIEGO—San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding. SDAC is about community building as much as portfolio expansion. in 17 startups since 2019.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 6, 2023

EVENT DETAILS WHEN: March 28, 2023 TIME: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM WHERE : Virtual through Zoom so you can watch anywhere! This win-win process will utilize otherwise hard to dispose of waste, while producing a nutritious, low-cost food which could be beneficial to impoverished communities. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Apply to participate below: Are you the founder of an established Boston-area startup and want to participate in the pitch off? This application will allow you to apply for this Boston event and, if you choose, Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2023. Pitch-off! Click here for the Startup Battlefield application.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After setting records in 2021 as “Zoom investing” took off, how are local startups faring in 2023? It seems Boston is faring well, and part of the reason for that appears to be that remote pitching is still a trend. Attend the TechCrunch City Spotlight: Boston event on February 27, 2023. Register for the free virtual event here.

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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. A decade later, on November 5, 2023, I ran the New York City Marathon honoring Mark and all living donors,” Dave shared. Entrepreneurs change the world.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To honor its entrepreneurial roots, the program’s goal was to elevate entrepreneurs from under-served communities through a range of support. Called the “Future of Commerce and Work,” it was hosted by the Emerson Group at the Harvard Faculty Club.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2023

Principles for the weekend were spot on: Beginners are sexy Get uncomfortable Hiccups are natural So serious, it's hilarious The world is a passion project pic.twitter.com/eHc6w48IZ0 — Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) April 3, 2023 The main rule? I joked with that they may have accidentally created a community-focused tech startup.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2023

We’re flagging this one, folks, because you have just one week left to take advantage of early-bird pricing on all passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Seven days to save $800 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 tix Early-bird pricing ends Friday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m. Limited event app features.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 4, 2024

In 2023, sefit joined accelerators, including at Impact Hub, which played a pivotal role in shaping their journey. Impact Hub not only provided valuable workshops on the doughnut economy but also facilitated networking opportunities and community support. By August 2023, they successfully developed the VR software prototype.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

From these proposals, 15 candidates will be selected to attend and present at Pitch Day during the Charmalot Annual User Conference, to be held Aug. “The CharmHealth Innovation Challenge 2023 was a tremendous opportunity to present HealMed Solutions to a panel of clinicians and venture capitalists,” said Nidhi Goel, M.D.,

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2023, Cloverleaf achieved recognition on the Inc. magazine’s prestigious list of Best Workplaces for 2023. The firm provides flexible financing to growth-ready entrepreneurs and industries located in communities that often lack access to conventional sources of capital. Learn more at Advantagecap.com.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

April 28, 2023 ) – Fifteen tech-enabled startups with at least one team member from an underrepresented demographic are sharing $198,000 in non-dilutive grant funding from Delaware’s third Startup302 competition, which was coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) and partners from throughout Delaware and beyond.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

During the program, up to 20 female founders from 10 early-stage impactful startups will participate in a series of masterclasses, mentoring sessions, and pitching exercises. The incubation period will run from October 2023 to March 2024, concluding with the selection and allocation of seed funding for the participating startups.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve been among the group of TechCrunchers watching pitch after pitch at Y Combinator’s Demo Day. She writes, “Yfood’s milestone should give the food tech community something substantial to chew on. Pitch Deck Teardown : Haje takes apart Smalls’ $19 million Series B deck. Well, hello there! On with the news!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

However, the investor community also recognizes that there’s still a long way to go and a slew of opportunities left to tap. “We Read on to find out what these prolific investors have to say about hot startup sectors in Africa, investment trends, their predictions for 2023, how to pitch them and more.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2024

In 2023, the programme impacted over 120 women, achieving an average turnover of R$900.00 To reach its specific audience and territory, the programme built a communication strategy based on maximum personalisation, utilising images of black women, community discussions, registration campaigns, and public announcements.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

A growth framework for reaching $1M ARR Pitch Deck Teardown: DeckMatch’s $1M pre-seed deck Image Credits: DeckMatch (opens in a new window) Using this slightly redacted 14-slide deck, the founders of DeckMatch raised a $1.1 Only two new unicorns were minted in July, according to Crunchbase.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2023

But in 2023, it appears that fintech companies have to work harder to get funding. billion in Q2 2023. billion in Q2 2023. So, it’s a great strategy and we’ll be surprised by the depth and loyalty of these “niche” communities. Do you expect to see more down rounds in 2023?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

Cleaner communities, one community at a time : Elemental aims to pump $43 million into climate startups with “deep community impact,” writes Harri. Best practices for leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning in 2023 Three more from the TC+ team: Software to the rescue? Alex and Anna wonder.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, in partnership with Invent Penn State, hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Boot Camp. The post Ben Franklin’s Spring 2023 TechCelerator Winners Announced! The post Ben Franklin’s Spring 2023 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 9, 2023

In addition to the money, the pitch experience they gain, and the business training offered are just as valuable. On June 8, 2023, the BIG IDEA Finale Pitch event was hosted at the University of Pittsburg at Bradford. Eight finalists presented their business concepts to a panel of judges. first appeared on BFTP/CNP.

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TechCrunch

MAY 15, 2023

billion in Q1 2023, with an additional $10.68 The number of open source models both from community groups and large labs grows by the day , practically. There’s even been attempts at building community-powered, free services for running AI text-generating models. According to one source, generative AI startups raised $1.7

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 15, 2023

Join us on Tuesday, June 13 from 2:00-5:00 PM as the teams pitch their ideas. Join us for the Pitch Event See who will win the $30,000 prize! The post Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator is hosting a Virtual Pitch Event! appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

cleared a key hurdle in the Senate, Daylight, a digital bank that pitches itself as LGBTQIA+-friendly, closed a $15 million Series A round led by Anthemis Group with participation from CMFG Ventures, Kapor Capital, Citi Ventures and Gaingels. A day after a bill that would codify same-sex marriage in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

Home sweet HomePod : Brian plugged in the 2023 Apple HomePod and shares what he likes and doesn’t like about it. 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. Carly has more.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. These funds are given to both community groups and individual artists in film, theatre, and dance. Applications are received throughout the year.

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