American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Recognizing this, The Veteran Fund announced the winner of its $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition and the recent closing of its inaugural oversubscribed investment Fund I. Head of Global Operations of The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, and the Co-Founder & COO of the Vet-Tech Startup Accelerator.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

Reflections on Georgetowns 2025 pitch competition from TedLeonsis Last week, Georgetown Universitys McDonough School of Business once again became a launchpad for the next generation of bold thinkers and doers.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 30, 2025

Founders still want to get press and investors to notice them, but they dont have a lot of money to work with. Follow and engage with them on social media, comment thoughtfully on their articles, and offer insights on industry trends without pitching your company. Founder podcasts and interviews are a great resource for launch hacks.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

A $500,000 Opportunity, Presented by Wells Fargo One of the most anticipated features of the Forum is the $500K Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo, which is also the title sponsor of the entire event. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement. Jakes, Chairman of the T.D.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Startups pitched for 10 minutes each. pitches , back-to-back, with no Q&A. Their journey shows how iteration works at both the program and company level: Finding the Right Problem to Solve The founder initially joined VVM during our first iteration. It wasn’t scalable. We had to find a better way.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Based on early results, founders can make changes. Getting a loan on this kind of site requires a compelling pitch. You need a good pitch and must have (or develop) marketing skills. There’s no need for formal pitches or marketing. On P2P and crowdfunding platforms, you’ll need a solid pitch or landing page.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder/s: Kate Forward & Stephen Ponsford Business: puawai Founded: 2024 HQ: wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We run programs like Founder Catalyst, which is our flagship incubation nine-month long program that happens year-round.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

More than 50 innovators from across the region applied to the Age Tech Big Idea Pitch Contest a funding contest to promote businesses that improve the lives of older adults. Max Justice Founder of Setas Eternal Living (Franklin County). Its only the beginning.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2025

The company topped a pool of 10 finalists who pitched live at RSA Conference 2025. Terra Security Leads with Agentic AI-Powered Web Application Testing Shahar Peled, co-founder and CEO of Terra Security, shared his vision following the win. Its like having a dedicated security team working 24/7.” chief security officer at NVIDIA.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 27, 2025

Company: KEVO | Founder: Paul McMahon | Hometown : Mercer County From tinkering in his garage to refining cold brew coffee for the masses, Paul McMahon the founder of KEVO, is on a mission to make better coffee more accessibleand healthierfor everyone. When did you give your first real pitch? I wanted every word to land.

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StartupNation

JUNE 27, 2025

However, somewhere between the endless pitching, tight cash flow and back-to-back 14-hour days, your spark started fading. And you’re not alone — research shows that burnout is common among high achievers, including founders, who are juggling constant uncertainty and responsibility. You’re not lazy. You’re not failing.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

I went to all types of pitch events and saw a lot of very bad ideas, technologies & business models. If you had to share, “words of wisdom,” with a Founder who’s about to start their own startup, what would they be? If those functions are not right for you, get a co-founder or advisor who can perform those functions.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. As a founder, what keeps me motivated is the process of constant learning.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 21, 2025

PixelStartups is a recently re-activated division of PixelEdge, and Im now focused thereback in my happy place, working with early-stage founders. Then we package that into a business model and pitch that shows why these founders are the ones to solve it. The love and support meant a lotthank you. WAAAAAHOOOOOOO!!!

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

Melanie (Mel) Langlotz is the founder and CEO of Geo AR Games , a game design studio that utilises augmented reality for “creating digital experiences that positively impact the world, fostering education and empowerment with simulations and serious games.” .” Geo AR Games founder and CEO, Melanie (Mel) Langlotz. I love AR.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

Yet most founders I meet are making the same mistakes. They’re brilliant at product development and fundraising pitches but treat contracts as an afterthought. Using Contracts as a Growth Tool, Not Just Protection The most successful founders view contracts not just as protection but as strategic assets for growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Additionally, STATION DC is launching Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Originally from the United States and now based in Arusha, Tanzania, Kevin is the founder of iRideArusha , a motorcycle rental and tour company that offers immersive adventures throughout East Africa. I think it is important to remember that you dont have to swing at every pitch. Hold strong opinions loosely.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Why this Facebook ad works : Feature-forward messaging : "Record your pitch once—share it anytime" in the ad copy , as well as the video itself, makes the value of Canva Recordings instantly clear. Canva This video ad for Canva presentations shows how you can record yourself and add it to your deck with just a few clicks.

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Connor Butterworth , Founder, Marketing & Sales Expert, Southwestern Rugs Depot Different Types of CRM Explained: Which One is Best for You? I also reached out to other startup founders and sought their advice on CRM software. This approach not only saved us time but also helped identify potential issues early on.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 11, 2025

Each founder brings a bold, innovative idea aimed at solving real-world challenges for our elder population in Pennsylvania. Now, these finalists are ready to pitch for a chance at $35,000. Support your favorite founder. Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch. Why Attend?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Stefan Weitz, Co-founder and CEO of HumanX, explained, “AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and decision-makers need direct access to those shaping its future. Andrew Blum, Co-founder and COO of HumanX, remarked, The AI landscape is saturated with noisewhat executives need are real, tangible strategies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As the founder of a folder printing company, I often get asked how to design folders that effectively guide prospects through the buying journey. Keep these insights in mind as you design your next folder, and let me know how it impacts your sales pitches.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

It is not surprising, therefore, that when founders go to sell their wares, they rely heavily on description and demonstration. During our research, we identified more than 50 companies where the founders proudly declared they have done “more than one hundred demos.” Forget how proud the founders feel about their new offering.

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StartupNation

JULY 11, 2025

The solo founder who raised $2 million in two weeks. These stories get passed around like proof that success is just one smart pitch away. 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Room to Grow Beyond the Current Results Investors aren’t only interested in what your business is today. They’re the exception.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When the best companies run by the best founders stand out, it takes a team rowing in the same direction to win the deal, regardless of whose name ultimately gets attached to the attribution. Plus, isnt this what we tell founders? Winning the best deals requires the entire firmall of their collective networks, insights, and resources.

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Hunter Walk

MARCH 3, 2025

When I’m scanning a pitch deck I’m basically looking to put it into one of two buckets – Traditional or Different. Could be pinning their thesis on a category of technology or type of founder that isn’t yet understood by the investment community. of them, often as their first or second largest investor.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

A targeted, well-researched pitch to the right journalist at the right publication is far more effective. It could be about a founder who saw a gap in the market, a product that solves a unique problem, or a company culture that sets it apart. Building relationships with key journalists by engaging with their work before pitching.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

The level of transparency makes it easier to pitch brand partnerships—especially if you're trying to monetize LinkedIn —and refine your content strategy. I also use LeadDelta's Enrich feature to pull verified business emails so I can pitch to prospects I've connected with but who aren't active on LinkedIn.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 10, 2025

She’s the founder of Chez Faint , a curated networking and retreat company that hosts transformative gatherings, of Faint Services Group , a creative consultancy, and of Floor 51 Productions , an entertainment production company. If you had to share, “words of wisdom,” with a Founder who’s about to start their own startup, what would they be?

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

“MedTech Innovator’s accelerator is a comprehensive platform for risk mitigation and value creation that helps the world’s most promising medtech startups become investable,” said Paul Grand, CEO and founder of MTI. On June 27, companies will pitch to investors at MedTech World in San Jose. market success.”

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork.

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