TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

But dealmaking is idiosyncratic: a few investors might be content to make a deal over coffee, but early-stage teams still need a sturdy pitch deck or memo they can leave behind. I’m going to save you some time: many (if not most) of you are not yet ready to pitch an investor. Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to respond!

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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. Here’s what they shared. Truth will prevail.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Three of the four pitching finalists were women entrepreneurs focusing on health and wellness issues. When the organizers of Venture Atlanta 2023 put together this year’s program, they decided to add some excitement. The Startup Showcase concluded V enture Atlanta 2023. It’s about Authenticity.”

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What we did: Revolution Ventures Managing Partner, Tige Savage , Associate, Anant Pai , and Rise of the Rest VP, James Barlia , were all in attendance at 2023’s Cintrifuse Summit, which focused on “homegrown hustle,” inspiring innovation, and retaining talent in the greater Cincinnati startup ecosystem. Where we went: Cincinnati, OH?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Register At the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on November 16, 2023. million growers in China have received online loans through MYbank’s Tomtit system by June 2023. As of September 2023, Lark had served over 8 million users with an average credit limit increase of RMB 45,000 per customer, said Hao Jiang.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register The South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Startup Forum, is set to host the highly anticipated “COMEUP 2023,” set to take place from November 8 to 10 at the renowned Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. Here are the top blog posts EO posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1. Did you catch them all? or EO on Inc. ?

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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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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Top early-stage VCs: They’ll share best practices when it comes to issues like securing funding and improving your pitch deck. TechCrunch Early Stage takes place on April 20, 2023, in Boston. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Early Stage 2023? Buy your early-bird ticket and save $200.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Anywhere from 20% to 50% of crypto-related pitches today are DeFi-focused, several investors we surveyed said. What steps are you taking to better prepare for 2023? How are you advising your portfolio companies going into 2023? Of all the pitches you get, what percentage are DeFi protocols or projects?

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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

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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The Zapier Blog

JULY 23, 2025

I was in the room at Microsoft's Copilot launch event in New York City in 2023, where Satya Nadella pitched a vision of Copilot across all Microsoft's apps and services. Add AI automation to your spreadsheets Copilot has come a long way since that big event in 2023. Both work fine, and both are getting better.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Also read : Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023 Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol. SBI Digital Asset Holdings, based in Singapore, is actively involved in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian.

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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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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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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? Pitch decks and term sheets welcome too. No pitches, please. The main principles?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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. Will we see similar numbers in 2023, or will things change? How do you prefer to receive pitches? higher penetration of smartphones.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2023

Another feature in the works is a script pitch deck where users can create a pitch in order to potentially get investments for their film. ” As of February 2023, Filmustage has more than 4,400 registered users, and over 350 paid users, the company claims. Even in the U.S.,

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

Becca’s latest for TC+ — use code EQUITY for 50% off an annual membership — gets into why the hiring slide in the pitch deck is no longer going to be a throwaway part of the presentation. Will 2023 be the year of accountability? 2023 is already soaring on by, isn’t it? Expect more scrutiny. I enjoyed this piece by Eric Newcomer.

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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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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. Most companies pitch PLG forward motions when raising capital and some have internal initiatives to push in this direction. Metamask counts 10m MAU and Phantom is at 1.5m

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Before the vehicle enters production in Q3 2023, Arrival will show it off here at TC Sessions: Mobility. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off.

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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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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. It’s an initiative that’s meant to run to 2023 set to help these small black-owned businesses with grants of up to $5000. Website: [link].

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Before the vehicle enters production in Q3 2023, Arrival will show it off here at TC Sessions: Mobility. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2023

According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Better.com will combine with Aurora, or go public, “on or about August 22, 2023.” — Mary Ann and Christine Weekly news In we-can’t-believe-this-is-actually-happening news, digital mortgage lender Better.com ’s proposal to combine with Aurora Acquisition Corp.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s also teasing a Series B round coming next year — which it anticipates being one of 2023’s largest B rounds in Europe in the alternative proteins industry (for some context, another European startup, Planted, raised a $72M Series B round earlier this fall ). Heura’s plant-based ‘chicken’ hits UK shops.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Brianna Bogos, a senior at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, is the winner of the 2023 Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition. Bogos pitched her business idea to a panel of judges live on Jan.

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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

APRIL 15, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Before the vehicle enters production in Q3 2023, Arrival will show it off here at TC Sessions: Mobility. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off.

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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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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. In addition to the cash, the pitch experience you’ll gain, the business training offered, and the contacts you’ll make are just as valuable. If this sounds like you, please apply! APPLY HERE. LEARN MORE.

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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%. Internet usage continues to skyrocket, with 29.3 A lot of initial engagement is around cost-cutting. Networking as it exists pre-DriveNets is largely focused around costly hardware.

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