This is going to be BIG.

MAY 7, 2012

You're not going to replicate the Valley, but you could certainly look to a place that went from essentially zero to the second most proflific startup communities in 15 years (or 8 years, depending on if you count the fact that we came back from zero again dating back to '04). They have a multi-generational head start.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Join a global community of brilliant visionaries, makers and investors on December 16-17 for TC Sessions: Space 2020 , an online conference dedicated to moving beyond the confines of this world through innovative tech and to creating stellar startup opportunities. Is your startup ready for this stellar opportunity?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” We extend our sincere appreciation to all the participants of the 2024 Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie for their dedication, hard work, and innovative ideas. Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

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. It’s a great way to personalize a pitch deck and share it with interested parties. This will result in community successes. Opportunity for startups.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 13, 2024

The entrepreneurial talent of student innovators from across Oklahoma shone brightly at the 20th anniversary Entrepreneur’s Cup awards dinner, presented by Love’s Travel Stops, on Tuesday, April 30. In second place and awarded $11,000 was ValuSnap from The University of Tulsa.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The Wall Street Journal is getting into the community and content game as well with their soon to be released stealth GetSocial effort. Having an online audience enables you to sell an event to your community--lowering cost of customer acquisition--but it also allows you to create unique. There are a ton of synergies here.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

I see five innovative new methods for raising capital which emerging managers such as Versatile VC are using, which I’ve ranked in roughly descending order of popularity: . Join the online communities and virtual conferences where investors participate. . To find others, see How to find the right online communities.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021. We’re talking core startup disciplines like building a pitch deck, marketing, term sheets, fundraising, tech stack, operations, product-market fit, content development, growth and lots more. I loved that unexpected benefit.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. 2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. More Accessible Innovation Resources for All. Reader beware.).

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 10, 2024

Your innovation could be the spark that transforms industries and landscapes. Picture yourself on the stage, pitching your BIG idea at the finale, surrounded by your cheering supporters—family and friends who can cast their votes to support your vision. Welcome to the 2024 BIG IDEA Contest : Where WILD Ideas Thrive!

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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. R2P): Where Start-Ups meet investors, business partners, and customers.

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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. The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

Finalists competed in five primary categories and represented multiple industries in the final pitching round, which took place in person for the first time in Startup302’s three-year history. Farmer of Delaware State University’s The Garage Maker Space served as moderator.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With major universities and a legacy of innovation, the city is a great place to start up and run a venture-backed business. We’ll have several panels and interviews that highlight the opportunities and challenges facing the market. Pitch-off! REGISTER HERE FOR FREE We need your help!

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

And so, to me, America was this place of idealism and opportunity, and California was this deeply optimistic place. Jan: California Forever is an attempt to make sure that the Bay Area remains the center of innovation and prosperity that it’s been for the last 50 years. What exactly is California Forever in your words?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Buy your pass and join us on December 16-17 for two days packed with all the right stuff, including untapped opportunity. Top innovators in the space scene. You’ll hear from and engage with the top minds, makers and investors in the space community. Pitch, pitch, pitch. We’ll go you four better.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 18, 2010

Tuesday, January 19th 5:00PM Jan #140conf NYC Meetup An opportunity to discuss the emerging Real-Time Internet and the effects on business. 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. RSVP: [link] 6:00PM Fashion 2.0:

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent innovation competition targeted the counties of Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, and Jefferson. BIG IDEAS GROW IN WILD PLACES! . appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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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. Two hundred angels, entrepreneurs and members of the startup community attended this inaugural event. We had a lovely time in Northern Ireland.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 19, 2011

However, here's a question that I think even casual observers of the NYC innovation community would all answer unanimously: If you were to place a school in a strategic location to help drive innovation in NYC over the next 50 years, where would you put it? Make no mistake, Brooklyn is absolutely the future of innovation in NYC.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2021

Take advantage of this opportunity before it’s too late. This very cool and downright extraordinary business development opportunity kicks off in July and takes you through TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 (September 21-23). You also get to perfect your pitch so you’re ready to impress potential customers at TC Disrupt.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It seems Boston is faring well, and part of the reason for that appears to be that remote pitching is still a trend. “In-person events have picked back up in Boston, particularly around the innovation hubs across campuses, so we expect more serendipity to come back into the equation,” said Underscore VC general partner Lily Lyman.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

Opportunity knocks just as loud online as it does IRL, but this knock can be heard around the world. Plan your day to reap optimal opportunities! Startup Pitch Feedback Sessions 1 and 2: Don’t miss 18 innovative early stage startups as they pitch to TC’s own Jeff Taylor and receive invaluable feedback on ways they can improve.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Over the course of the summer, hundreds of people located in Ben Franklin’s 32-county footprint in Pennsylvania, visited BIGIDEA.BenFranklin.org to check out the rules and the easy application process for our $50,000 innovation contest.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The real super power of ecosystem mapping is how the mapping process and the actual map are used by the community as a catalyst to collaboratively strengthen the ecosystem. Most obviously, ecosystem maps can serve as a resource guide for entrepreneurs in the community. There are many benefits to ecosystem mapping.

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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. See the latest innovations, connect with potential customers, collaborators or investors. Listen up, space fans and aficionados.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Learn about DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and the xTech Program of prize competitions that accelerate innovative solutions that can help solve Army challenges. Pitch Feedback Session. Join us for a pitch feedback session open to all startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space 2020 moderated by TechCrunch staff.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 16, 2024

Prizes include cash grants from a prize pool of $130,000 along with mentorship opportunities and connections with potential investors and key influencers. This year’s categories are Early Stage , FinTech , Life Sciences , Environmental Impact and Delaware Impact , reflecting Delaware’s evolving innovation and industry landscape.

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Dream It

JULY 24, 2020

This presents a huge opportunity for startups. However, this means that a CISO sees a LOT of pitches in their role. This is your opportunity to highlight it for them. Build credibility with peers The security community is a tight-knight one. When pitching to a CISO, preparation is key. This works in your favor.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post. They will benefit from our scale, our talent, and our ability to help bring their innovations to the market faster.”

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We can’t wait to host out-of-this-world experts , innovative agencies and the bold, boundary-breaking startups focused on building a future in space. Ready to place your early stage startup in orbit with industry movers and shakers — and pitch your startup to attendees during the event? Buy a Space Startup Exhibitor Pass.

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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. Double down on essential exposure and increase your opportunities. Bring your team and increase your networking opportunities.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 13, 2021

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in our fun, risk-free $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. So, why do most people enter Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest? Because they want to win!

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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. About the TechCelerator@TheCandyFactory.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

This all-virtual conference allows makers, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world to connect, collaborate and grow. Startup Alley is a huge part of every Disrupt — it’s where hundreds of innovative, ground-breaking early-stage startups showcase their tech talent, products, platforms and services. Your audience?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 2022

Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Use the information you learn to refine your product, approach, and pitch. Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Rick Kiessig – Cofounder.

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