TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. Here’s just one example from Y Combinator’s Summer 2013 Demo Day: Positioning itself as the “FedEx of today,” it hopes to provide a logistics framework that goes beyond food and can be used for any type of on-demand order. Omnitron Sensors. Apothecary.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. The press enhances this misconception around YCombinator demo days, where the 3-day pitch event is perceived like an auction, with investors fighting each other for the best deals. A HUGE network enhancer.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In the startup world, it’s pitch decks, not business plans that get companies funded. Making a pitch deck is an art, a science, but most importantly, a story. Angel investors and venture capitalists have also learned to expect a standard pitch deck as the first filter when evaluating a company to invest in.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In addition, explore other fishing holes where you might catch small business owners, which may include: Start-up incubators that host demo days, pitch events, and workshops Entrepreneur groups for startups or business accelerators Renting space at a co-working facility such as WeWork or Regus Attending or exhibiting at local business events or fairs (..)

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

We can’t check out every investing outfit’s demo day. For those of you who might be interested in tracking emerging themes or actual investment opportunities, here’s a quick rundown of who pitched what (with the Pear-backed companies at the end of this list). Note that we did not write the descriptions below.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

SparkLabs Korea , a Seoul-based seed to early-stage accelerator, held a demo Day on Thursday for its 19th cohort of companies. The latest demo day marks its tenth year after SparkLabs launched its accelerator program in December 2012. Not all teams end up pitching at demo day. and Asia. .

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TechCrunch

JULY 18, 2022

Robot demos. Who doesn’t love robot demos? You’ll see live demos from UC Berkeley, Agility Robotics and others. World-class networking . An online event makes the world your networking oyster. We’ve added a speed networking session to the agenda, too. Add the scheduled networking break to your app.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Go meet and talk with them, get a product demo, and watch them fast-pitch from the Pitch Showcase Stage. It’s yet another great opportunity to meet and connect with new colleagues and expand your network. Elevate your networking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Networking is easy at Disrupt. Subscribe here.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 5, 2023

Looking at this powerful network, we see people from all different backgrounds – each with a unique journey to entrepreneurship. We’re also enabling any YC company to opt into having their YC application video , written application answers , and Demo Day video public on the YC Startup Directory.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2022

2: Build or expand your network. Our AI-powered networking platform, CrunchMatch makes connecting with people who align with your business goals quick and painless. Line up live or online meetings with founders, pitch investors, connect with hiring managers or meet up with other students. 3: Test drive the future of mobility.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. You can highlight your pitch deck, run a video loop and/or host live demos. Show us your extraordinary tech and talent!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s your chance to meet, mingle and network with mobility’s movers, shakers, shippers and unicorn makers under one roof at the spacious San Mateo County Event Center. You’ll find demos spanning the range of mobility tech, including the latest in scooters, e-bikes, EVs and autonomous vehicles. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

link] Practice and record your pitch: build and practice a script for each slide. Here’s a 30-second snippet from my pitch and an awesome resource from On Deck on crafting a fundable pitch. Build your investor list: search through investors who funded founders in your network or those you admire.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more. The Baylor New Venture Competition is a business plan and elevator pitch competition for college students from around the globe. Student teams pitch and compete for more than $1.5 The competition has $50,000 in cash prizes.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The goal was to provide under-networked female founders the coaching and connections needed to raise money. This year, as funding for female founders drops to 2017 levels , Feinzaig realized why accelerators, hers included, might not work for women as well as they work for men: demo day.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2022

It’s your chance to meet, mingle and network with mobility’s movers, shakers, shippers and unicorn makers under one roof at the spacious San Mateo County Event Center. You’ll find demos spanning the range of mobility tech, including the latest in scooters, e-bikes, EVs and autonomous vehicles. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

” New crypto startups forged ahead during Alliance DAO’s demo day on Wednesday amid the FTX implosion. The most recent cohort, known as All9, for Alliance DAO, a web3 accelerator and builder community, presented their ideas on Wednesday during a demo day , exclusively covered by Jacquelyn. Hitting rock bottom…maybe?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Network, connect and collaborate You simply won’t find a better time or place to expand your network, with the right people, than at Disrupt. Networking at Disrupt also includes plenty of organic ways to meet, greet and create startup magic in a variety of settings: Deal Flow Café, our brand-new investor-to-founder networking area.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

A Startup Exhibitor Package lets you showcase your tech, build your network and expand your opportunities for growth and success. Virtual booth space: Display your pitch deck, host a video display and demo your products. Bring your team and increase your networking opportunities. Video on-demand: No FOMO for you.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They’ll network and connect to build game-changing startups. All Startup Alley exhibitors have their own virtual booth where you can check out their pitch deck, strike up a conversation, schedule a product demo or connect with them via CrunchMatch to set up 1:1 video meetings. Purchase your pass now to save yourself some money.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2022

We’ll also be speaking with top VCs and the CEOs of Boston Dynamics, Sarcos, Locus Robotics, Fetch and more, along with demos from researchers and bleeding-edge startups like Agility. TechCrunch Robotics Pitch-off. We’ve seen the demos and the viral videos, but moving from research to real world is its own complex journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Sam is an uber-networker, savvy, helpful, product-oriented leader who had a great eye for young entrepreneurs and a passion about helping them. You can see Zach James & Rich Raddon who are standing next to a demo table pitching a small, yet-to-be-funded company called MovieClips – now the powerhouse ZEFR.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 16, 2014

If all my deals came as intros from trusted connections that I know for years versus at founder pitch events that''s interesting data. If you meet someone at a pitch event, they''ve already got a company and they''re looking to close as quickly as possible. In fact, that''s what I tend to do--at least, what I say that I do.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Taking your team also makes you a highly efficient networking unit. Schedule virtual product demos, pitch investors or recruit new talent. Here’s what Rachael Wilcox, a creative producer at Volvo Cars, told us about her networking experience at TC Sessions: Mobility 2020. Folks just felt more comfortable reaching out.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

All you need is a killer pitch, an MVP, nerves of steel and the drive and determination to take on all comers to claim the coveted Disrupt Cup. The TechCrunch editorial team reviews all applications and will choose roughly 25 stand-out startups to participate in tech’s top pitch competition. In round three — a.k.a. Are you ready?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 2, 2023

Step 1: Identify and target the right communities The first place you should start with is your network. Ask yourself: “Who in my network has the capability to create a successful company? If you have a limited network, no problem! Quickly identify the people you most admire or would love to work with.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re lacking for track record as a firm, here’s three exercises you should walk through to help turn your pitch and due diligence meetings from guesswork into something more substantive. He demoed the product to me and I wound up being dollars #476 and #477 to be swiped on the very first Square prototype. I was blown away.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2021

Startup Battlefield — the matriarch of all pitch competitions — is the stuff of tech legend. Your demo and presentation will be, well, pitch perfect when you deliver it to panels of top VC judges. Once Disrupt ends, you’re part of this phenomenal community — just imagine the networking possibilities.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s been growth ever since, and in 2020 the company pitched for funding to scale up. The fund raise required three in-person pitches, seven Zoom pitches and 30 Zoom calls before closing successfully in August. Successful pitches help your confidence snowball. A live demo of the product is essential.

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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. Buy your general admission or early-stage startup demo package today before prices increase. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

They also provide a range of in-house services, are a great place for networking with fellow entrepreneurs and can be a source for outside resources that includes funders who attend incubator events and programs. By becoming a regular attendee and getting to know the organizer are two ways to make networking more productive to your goals.

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

This can result in loss of data, blocked network traffic, or configuration changes that could be detrimental to an organization. Demo or mock data is better than no data. Remember, most CISOs detest typical sales-oriented pitches. However, they are skeptical of solutions that claim to make changes in real-time.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I’m surprised at how many funding pitches I get which lack some of the basic information which investors require before funding. 50% of these meetings led to pitches to individual partners. About 30% of partner pitches led to full partnership pitches. I suggest use the Founder Institute Mad Libs elevator pitch.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As part of the global Impact Hub Network, it actively engages in promoting circular economy principles, evident in its successful conclusion of the Circular Economy Acceleration Program. Impact Hub Network has delved into these possibilities, with 12 Hubs worldwide, including Impact Hub Kigali , integrating circularity into their programmes.

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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. Buy your general admission or early-stage startup demo package today before prices increase. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As always, networking will be front and center. Between the tools provided by our virtual event platform and curated matches, you’ll make valuable connections and expand your network. We’re also growing the Startup Battlefield cohort this year. Featuring more startups means more opportunity for founders.

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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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