Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

miles to visit founders, college campuses, co-investors, ecosystem builders, and communities in rising cities. Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

LANCASTER, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to announce the winners of their TechCelerator pitch competition. The pitch competition was the finale for six teams who participated in an intensive 10-week startup boot camp offered by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 1, 2022

Untapping the potential of diverse communities. In October 2017, the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions fund awarded €4,2 million to Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton for a 3-year initiative called MiFriendly Cities. As one might imagine, all this diversity brings with it an untapped resource of skills and ideas.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

You can still shoot your shot to pitch to an amazing panel of judges and thousands of TC viewers. TechCrunch editors will select 10 founders from around the world to pitch on stage July 9th. Without further ado, here are your judges for the Early Stage Pitch-Off: Ben Sun, Primary Venture Partners. Apply here.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hear her takes on fundable companies in the space and what sustainable protein innovators she thinks will come out ahead. What we did: Rise of the Rest Managing Partner, David Hall , joined Cofounders Capital Managing Partner, Tim McLoughlin, onstage at the Network for Entrepreneurs, Wilmington’s community event.

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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.

APRIL 27, 2010

Not only that, there’s a hugely disproportionate amount of time spent on pitching for money for these paper ideas. Step #2: Pitch investors. HackNY is a terrific example of how academics should be inspiring innovation. It’s as if the plan for creating a startup is: Step #1: Come up with an idea.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Personally, I find pitch events to be a little bit contrived. However, the innovation community seems to be in love with this format, so you can’t be a VC without watching a bunch of them. For the most part, while the companies may be interesting, the actual pitches are usually so-so. Those stand out.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem. In this new era, the role of startups, with their flexibility, speed, and digital technology, is paramount.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2013

I hope you’ll consider clicking that link and making even a small KickStarter contribution to support arts & innovation. It is Nikolas Tesla pitching a VC firm. Yet no matter what side of the table you sit on within the technology community you are going to be faced with very similar situations that test your moral compass.

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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. Here’s what they shared. Here’s what I see: 1.

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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. Do you find expression “the sky’s the limit” well, limiting?

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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

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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Impact Hub

MAY 2, 2021

At Impact Hub, we’re excited to work with IKEA of Sweden to find the innovators and disruptors of the food sector. This is why they are looking for innovative food ventures in two areas: Plant-based, alternative protein sources as ingredients or meat alternatives. Pitch to IKEA. Apply to the IKEA Food Innovation Program.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 14, 2024

Four startup finalists pitched to an audience of entrepreneurs and angel investors For the sixth consecutive year the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), held at the University of San Diego, made sizeable investments into two startup finalists of its four-month-long program.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In Canada, for example, it’s working with Innovate Edmonton on an accelerator program focused on community safety. Direktiv : It’s honestly a bit over my head, but Direktiv pitches itself as a platform-agnostic “event-driven serverless orchestration engine” in the cloud. billion in funding, collectively.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

Foster: “The students’ companies were the product of identifying a problem in their local community and looking for ways to address it. But we’ll get out of this pandemic because of people like the student entrepreneurs featured in this film: Innovators with big ideas who aren’t afraid to take risks. Foster: “That the future is bright.

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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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Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Hidden staircases and historic artifacts contrast the colorful furnishing and modern office equipment, providing an inspiring backdrop for social innovation, technology and the realization of ideas. Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008.

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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. Our goal was to support unparalleled innovation in white spaces that have the capacity to break through and succeed in the market,” said Piyush Jain, Maesa CEO.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Of the 200 companies, 20 will be selected to pitch their company on the huge Disrupt stage in front of thousands of attendees for a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup. These rising-star startups represent the innovation taking place across these tech categories: Hardware, Robotics, AI + ML. Register here the October event!

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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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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. 400 people came to see the event.

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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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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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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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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The MidAmerica Cup is a business plan competition organized by MidAmerica in collaboration with i2E (Innovation to Enterprise) and tailored for local school districts engaged with MidAmerica’s STEM education programs. The initiative aims to broaden students’ understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

What issues in your community drove you to create this company? It could take weeks longer to import goods, but they do it because they don’t even know that someone in their community provides it as well. One of the things we thrive on is innovation. Is this something you are passionate about? What keeps you motivated?

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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. Apply to participate below: Are you the founder of an established Boston-area startup and want to participate in the pitch off? Pitch-off! REGISTER HERE FOR FREE We need your help!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

There is an array of capital sources that entrepreneurs can approach to finance the growth of their companies, including crowdfunding, government grants, and pitch competitions, which typically would not require giving up any ownership (equity) of their business. Startup communities – Where to find them and how to get involved.

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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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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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