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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

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. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000.

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Meet the women-led web3 startups from Thousand Faces’ demo day

TechCrunch

The 10 startups are pitching for a spot in the top five to be eligible for one-on-one mentorship and up to €50,000 in cash rewards and prizes that will be awarded next month, the group said. The application provides personalized educational content and emotional support with a virtual assistant or “pocket” version of a doula.

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Meet the LatinX Startup Alliance and Startout founders from TC Include at TC Sessions: Justice 2021

TechCrunch

In a collective collaboration with VC organizations like Kleiner Perkins, Salesforce Ventures and Initialized Capital and the founder organizations, TC Include provides educational resources and mentorship over the course of the year to help program participants develop and succeed. The pitch you improve could be your own.

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5 Things Veterans Should Know About Starting a Business

StartupNation

Although veteran-owned businesses are often more successful than the average startup, they still need mentorship, funding and support to take their idea from concept to market. Before you can pitch your idea to investors or apply for a loan from a financial institution, you should draft a business plan. and overall, 6.8

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Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator

TechCrunch

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Investors can get a feel for founder personalities, hear soft pitches and share connections, ideas and commonalities that don’t naturally come up over Zoom.

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Pre-Seed Funding Explained: What It Is & How It Works

Feedough

This validation often requires the startup to pitch in some money. Friends and family usually pitch in during the pre-seed stage as the amount required is relatively low, and they trust the founders more than the idea. They provide services such as assistance, office spaces and networking opportunities. Let’s find out.

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3 West African Startups Prove It’s Possible To Thrive In Uncertain Times

Impact Hub

From healthcare to education, agriculture, and engineering, meet the resilient entrepreneurs who are creating a positive impact on their local communities as well as national economies and contributing to the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery during these incredibly tough times. .