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?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2023

Your Deck Sucks — The Pitch That Raised $18 Million in the Current Climate: Jacqueline Samira, founder and CEO, Howdy.com, raised $21 million without ever sending a deck to a single investor. TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 Is Networking Nirvana In addition to soaking up all the expert knowledge, be sure to flex your networking skills.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

billion networked devices projected to be in use by 2023 and the growth rate currently at around 10%. If these sums sound very large, it’s because outsized funding is the order of the day for large enterprise startups taking on networking infrastructure leviathans like Cisco, Juniper and Huawei. (It

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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. Accredited investors are invited to nation’s largest angel conference, which has invested $4.8M

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Here are my predictions for 2022: Web3 consumer products go fully mainstream with more than 35% of Americans, about 100m people, engaging with them by 2023. El Salvador’s adoption of BTC and the Lightning network is a canary but the flock is still very much still at the nest. Metamask counts 10m MAU and Phantom is at 1.5m

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2023

Or, as I covered this week, a tool for startups that lets companies simultaneously blast out the same application — or pitch — to multiple angel and pre-seed investors. Afore’s take on the idea is to help founders rapidly pitch expert investors while also helping those investors get differentiated deal flow on a consistent basis.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2023

There were over 10,000 attendees gathered at Moscone Center in San Francisco, and the networking opportunities are unparalleled. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Better.com will combine with Aurora, or go public, “on or about August 22, 2023.” Hope to see you there!

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. The five most promising teams will be able to secure up to S$80,000 in funding to fuel their ventures and drive social impact.

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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. Through this competition, you get the chance to network with possible investors, and also win between $1000 to $50,000 in funding for their business.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

While athletes and entertainers can offer widespread brand visibility and buzz, executives bring years of actionable industry insights, operational experience, and extensive professional networks. Keep these things in mind when beginning the process of investor outreach to set up your conversations for long term success.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 17, 2023

Apply by Tuesday, April 18, 2023. An opportunity to pitch the business concept for a $10,000 Seed Grant from Ben Franklin. A guaranteed spot in a business accelerator program offered by either Ben Franklin or Penn State’s LaunchBox network. The winner will receive: Up to $50,000 in cash. You qualify to apply if: . LEARN MORE.

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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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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Each cohort will last three months, take place two times per year and be located in Austin in 2022 and across the globe in 2023. The vision was to create a landing pad for entrepreneurs and startups traveling to Austin to get familiar with the local startup scene as well as the greater Draper network.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2024

adidas Community Lab: Empowering latino/a/e social entrepreneurs in Portland The 2023 adidas Community Lab, in collaboration with Impact Hub, supports Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs by providing resources, funding, and mentorship. It was surreal and such an honour to win first place at adidas Community Lab Pitch Day.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

month program supports startups financially and gives them multiple opportunities to network with top tech companies, VCs, mentors, etc. “The KSGC provides you with the connections that will help you build your company and develop a strong network in Korea,” said Chea Srun, CEO of XQuant, a startup from Hong Kong.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Attend the TechCrunch City Spotlight: Boston event on February 27, 2023. “And as more institutions engage in that early stage, it has allowed us to reduce our emphasis on classic curriculum and increase our emphasis on having a strong network,” said Brumme. Register for the free virtual event here.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

He then transitioned to MicroVentures as a Venture Deal Flow Associate before joining Render Capital in March 2023. Triet has a wealth of experience in portfolio support, angel investing, venture scout networks, advising emerging funds and startups, and has also been a founder himself.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 16, 2023

UC San Diego invests $250,000 and San Diego Angel Conference at University of San Diego awards $263,000 for LIMBER to address need for accessible, functional prosthetic limbs for amputees SAN DIEGO – June 14, 2023 – LIMBER Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2024

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Over 6 years ago, Salto Aceleradora emerged in the Florianópolis ecosystem with a mission to accelerate and support small businesses in the region. In 2023, the programme impacted over 120 women, achieving an average turnover of R$900.00

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2023

Semente Verde: Cultivating Bissau’s blossoming impact ecosystem As one of the largest networks for entrepreneurial support, Impact Hub continuously grows in different ways, shapes and colours. As a final result, 2 of the 11 pitched ideas were selected for implementation and awarded with cash prizes.

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OurCrowd

MAY 20, 2022

The company is aiming for commercial launch this year and forecasts $20M revenue in 2023. It will have a hackathon focusing on energy resources, autonomous capabilities, safety and reliability challenges, and a startup pitch track. Your portfolio gets stronger when the OurCrowd network gets involved. Learn More. Learn More.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

We’ll have the new Discovery Stage featuring in-depth demos and speaker Q&As, roundtables, networking, breakout sessions and more. TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100,000. with Dylan Field (Figma).

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Register The TOP100 programme, created by e27 to provide early-stage startups with access to a platform that facilitates connections for partnerships, funding opportunities, and more in the Asia Pacific, returns this year with Echelon Asia Summit 2023. Past winners and participants include 99.co, co, Softinn, and Carousell.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to respond to these questions in such detail. There’s plenty of tactical advice here, and much more to come.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2023

But I’ve always found those same focuses to be especially in conflict with what it means to be an early-stage founder pitching your vision: You have to have Elon Musk-level ambition, big dreams and the ability to sell a company to investors before there are any real metrics behind it. I love seeing early pitch decks and term sheets too.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As of this writing, 103,767 workers have been laid off from 345 startups so far in 2023. Mentors are immensely helpful, but they’re not a requirement: We run articles regularly that explain how to create pitch decks and reach out to investors. How can someone without a network stand out from the crowd?

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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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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Plan ahead for Disrupt 2023 and bank big savings Early action deserves to be rewarded. Don’t miss the Startup Battlefield 200 companies exhibiting at the show or the epic Startup Battlefield pitch competition. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, Natasha M and Alyssa collected a comprehensive list of 2023 tech layoffs. And we have five more for you: Internet at the speed of light : Catherine reports that Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks. Here’s who is hiring. We’re okay? : You can sign up here.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the heart of Pennsylvania’s innovation ecosystem, a virtual pitch event held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, marked a defining moment for seven entrepreneurial teams. With expert guidance and networking opportunities, TechCelerator is the catalyst for launching successful ventures.

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