Startup Pitch Night

Twelve early-stage founders, five investors and one live audience vote. Networking drinks follow the final pitch.

Speaker leading a business seminar

Twelve early-stage founders pitch for five minutes each to a panel of five investors and a live audience. The audience vote picks the People’s Choice winner, and networking drinks follow the final pitch.

What you will get

  • 12 founders, 5 investors, 1 audience vote
  • Feedback from the panel after every pitch
  • Networking drinks and finger food
  • Open to founders, investors and operators

Who should attend

Team leads, department heads and founders who want practical ideas they can use the week they get back to the office. Group tickets for five or more are available — contact us for a quote.

Speakers

Marcus ReedCEO, Northfield
Daniel BrooksCTO, Brightline Labs
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