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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

Every event, workshop, and conversation is an opportunity to plant seeds for future success, turning bold dreams into flourishing realities. This expanded version of the Seed Capital Pitch competition provides half a million dollars in seed grants to deserving entrepreneurs, reinforcing the forums commitment to real economic outcomes.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice.

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Why You Don’t Want to Miss the MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

They also want to make an impact on an EO member or Accelerator company not only with money but through mentorship, stewardship, strategy, connections, and resources to help accelerate the company’s vision. There’s a lengthy application and vetting process for EO members or Accelerators to qualify to pitch.

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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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i2E Celebrates Success of Inaugural Bridge2 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

During Demo Day, attendees heard pitch presentations from five founders who participated in the initial Bridge2 cohort. Participants in the program engaged in weekly workshops and coaching calls, refining their revenue models, competitive strategies, and customer acquisition.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

It is a huge mountain to climb and a full-time job to continuously pitch your vision and yourself to reach the first meeting with a VC fund — and that’s still miles away from a funding discussion. These discussions then bring further biases to the surface. It is all possible, but patience is key. Think of the worst-case scenario.

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Startup Fundraising that Meets Investor Expectations

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. Building a rapport may lead to mentorship, strategic guidance, or an advisory role. Many, but not all, turn to investors to provide the necessary funds to grow.

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