Global Startup Symposium
Monday, December 9, 2024 7:00 AM
- TO-
Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00 PM PST
Global Startup Symposium - Virtual Conference
End the Year with a Bang by Attending the Global Startup Symposium!
Event Type: 4-Day Online Only Virtual Conference Attracting Startups and Investors from all over the Globe
Event Dates: December 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2024
Target: Startups at the Stages of Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A
Sectors: Life Science, AI/ML, DeepTech, & All Other Technologies
Organizer: Pismo Ventures – 12th consecutive Startup Symposium
The Global Start Symposium provides startups with a unique opportunity to connect, network, and engage with 100s of investors, angels, venture capital firms and family offices from all over the world actively looking for investment opportunities in companies that fit their investment thesis and needs.
As it has been the case with all Pismo Ventures events and Startup Symposiums, many companies have raised multiple rounds of funding due to the exposure they received at the event. Tickets and registrations go very quickly. If you are interested in presenting, register as soon as possible since we have limited spots for companies to present.
This event will include opportunities for startups to connect with investors and for investors to partner with innovative startups over a 4-day period using many tools including:
• Text chat 1-on-1 with others or in a group setting
• Video chat 1-on-1 with others or in a group setting
• Initiate your own chat room and discussion topic
• Book appointments with other investors and founders
• Join virtual round tables with dedicated deep discussion topics
• Access before the event starts
• Access after the event ends
• Startups upload pitch deck
• Startups pitch to investors
• Access panels and webinars
• Access to live startup pitches
• Find the companies or investors you're looking for with ease
• Investors discover new deals and exciting opportunities
• Investors judge companies, speak, or serve on panels
• Startups create a mini data room using our virtual exhibit booth
• Live 24-hour tech support during the event
Tickets are running out very quickly. LIMITED SPOTS, Register today: https://l.pismoventures.com/gss-ocsc-24
Thanks to Pismo Ventures for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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From Fortune 500 to MarTech Startup: Raising $52M and Exiting to Webflow
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM PST Online
From Fortune 500 to MarTech Startup: Raising $52M and Exiting to Webflow
Join us for a fireside chat with Guy Yalif, Co-founder and CEO of Intellimize, an AI-driven platform that raised $52 million to transform website personalization.
Guy will discuss his entrepreneurial journey, from transitioning from high-growth Fortune 500 companies like Twitter, Yahoo, and Microsoft to co-founding a successful startup. He’ll explore key aspects such as co-founder dynamics, including the philosophy behind an equal equity split, building a strong company culture, and navigating platform shifts during Intellimize’s growth. With insights into raising funding, scaling a startup, and innovating in marketing technology, this event is a must for entrepreneurs and investors in the AI and MarTech sectors.
Opening Remarks @ 9:30am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom, Member Success Manager at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT
Guy Yalif is the co-founder and CEO of Intellimize, an AI-powered platform that personalizes website experiences in real-time to drive revenue, customer acquisition, and lead generation. Before founding Intellimize, Guy held senior leadership roles at several major tech and media companies, including Vice President of Global Marketing at BrightRoll, Head of Global Product and Vertical Marketing at Twitter, and roles at Yahoo, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group, and Tradeweave. He has extensive experience leading marketing and product strategies in high-growth environments.
Guy graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and was an Arjay Miller Scholar at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT
Complimentary Ticket:
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
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Enterprise Sales 101 for Startup Founders: Closing Big Deals
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT Online Event
Enterprise Sales 101 for Startup Founders: Closing Big Deals
Equip yourself with essential enterprise sales strategies.
For startup founders, mastering enterprise sales is key to driving exponential growth. Join us at this live online event and learn how to break into large corporations, manage extended sales cycles, and secure high-value deals essential for scaling your startup. Industry experts will share actionable insights on navigating the complex sales landscape, building trust with corporate clients, and overcoming common challenges that founders face. If you're a founder aiming to land major enterprise clients and accelerate your startup's growth, this event is a must-attend. Register now!
What You'll Learn:
Break into large corporations and secure major deals.
Manage long sales cycles and build lasting client relationships.
Overcome common challenges in enterprise sales.
Featured Speaker:
Thomas DelVecchio - Founding Partner at Fc Centripetal - A seasoned entrepreneur and a leader in the research and data industry, with over 15 years of experience building successful enterprise data companies. As the former Founder and CEO of ETR, he grew the business from concept to eight-figure ARR, serving hundreds of top financial institutions and tech firms. Thomas developed one of the world's largest research panels of IT decision-makers, providing insights into global IT demand and vendor trends. Under his leadership, ETR was named the sole technology market research provider for the CyberSecurity Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Thanks to Founder Institute for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Virtual Meet and Greet
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Virtual Meet and Greet
From MVP to market leader, every stage of your tech startup journey presents unique obstacles.
Join our virtual meet and greet to discover how Founders Network can connect you with the resources, guidance, and community you need to thrive.
This info session is perfect for you if:
You’re a founder of a tech startup
You’re looking to accelerate your growth and avoid common pitfalls
You’re feeling isolated and need a support network
At this session, you’ll learn:
How Founders Network can help you overcome the challenges of being a tech founder
The benefits of membership, including access to a network of 600+ experienced founders
Real-life success stories from founders who have benefited from Founders Network
Agenda
Short presentation on Founders Network + a Q&A with an FN member.
Complimentary Ticket:
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
Thanks to Founders Network for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
Thursday, December 19, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST Online
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
CONNECTpreneur’s Virtual Rocket Pitch – The world’s largest investor pitch events.
Come learn, connect with others, and be inspired!
We will email you the LINK to this special event on the evening of December 18th, as well as the morning of December 19th.
About this Event:
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.
This will be our 123rd event (60th Virtual) over the last 13 years.
CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup that has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years. Our events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.
Program Highlights:
– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message, and Breakout Rooms
– We feature Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the events. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience.
– Who will be online? We expect 400+ business leaders, including 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 150+ angels & VCs from around the USA.
– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of promising emerging tech companies.
– These are virtual “Meetings” NOT “webinars”. All attendees can see and direct message all other attendees.
– Investor Polling: Investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company for post-event follow-up.
– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name, title, and company name to enhance networking.
All attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site.
AGENDA
All times are Eastern Standard Time – EST
11:00 – 11:05 am
VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message)
11:05 – 11:15 am
WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS
11:15 – 12:00 pm
ROCKET PITCH SESSION
Promising Early Stage Companies will present.
12:00 – 1::00 pm
PRESENTING COMPANY BREAKOUT ROOMS and VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message)
Each Presenting Company will host a Breakout Room for deeper dive conversations. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at any time.
PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)
Blackstone, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, NEA, Technology Crossover Ventures, Google Ventures, TPG, US Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Columbia Capital, True Ventures, Sterling Partners, HIG, Grotech, UPDATA, Koch Industries, Saudi Aramco, Garage Technology Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Motley Fool Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures, PROOF.VC, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Venturehouse, Kinetic Ventures, Core Capital, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, Camber Creek, 500 Startups, Novak Biddle, Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, Riverbend Capital, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, SaaS Ventures, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, Angel Venture Forum, Paras Ventures, Noblestar Capital, Grindstone Partners, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, Early Light Capital, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Lancaster Angel Network, Ruxton Ventures, Fortify Ventures, MIT Alumni Angels, and Conscious Venture Labs.
EVENT PARTNERS
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG
PWC Economic Development
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Shulman Rogers
Refraction
Startup Grind
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Blu Venture Investors
Dingman Center Angels
Citrine Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Baltimore Angels
New Jersey Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Founder Institute
Ryan & Wetmore
Monte Jade Science & Technology Association
National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE)
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Venture Trailblazers, featuring Ilya A. Strebulaev from Stanford
Thursday, December 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT Virtual
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Ilya A. Strebulaev from Stanford
Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive event series hosted by Founder Institute & VC Lab
Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive event series that connects leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital. For this edition, we welcome Ilya A. Strebulaev (Professor of Finance & Private Equity at Stanford). The goal of Venture Trailblazers is to educate and connect the founders, leaders, mentors, and investors across the global Founder Institute, VC Lab, and FI Venture Networks.
About the Speaker:
Ilya Strebulaev is a globally recognized expert in venture capital, private equity, and financing innovation. He is the David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught and influenced over 1,000 students. Ilya is the founder and faculty director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative and has won numerous prestigious academic awards. His work has been published in leading journals and featured in major media outlets like Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and TechCrunch. Ilya continues to shape the venture capital landscape, consulting for global companies and advising on strategic financial decisions.
Venture Trailblazers is presented by the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator; and VC Lab, the leading venture capital accelerator for emerging managers worldwide.
This event is reserved for the Founder Institute and VC Lab networks: including Local Leaders, Alumni, Mentors, Investors, Partners, and Enrolled Founders/ Fund Managers.
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What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
10:05 AM - 11:30 AM PDT Online Event
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research
The greatest variable in the success or failure of a startup is the Founder, especially at the earliest stages. Join us at our live online event to discover what makes a successful entrepreneur. We will be sharing insights from 15 years of startup research that lead to startup success. Do not miss this chance to learn how to develop these traits and hear stories of entrepreneurial achievements.
What You'll Learn:
What defines a successful entrepreneur?
Insights from FI's Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles.
How do you evaluate your potential as a startup founder?
Specific steps to improve your Founder selection process.
Featured Expert:
Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder at Founder Institute - Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 6800 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $35BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, a leading Silicon Valley startup conference that hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
Thanks to Founder Institute for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Tech Start Ups - Pro's and Cons (Tell us your Story)
Monday, December 2, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM IST Virtual Event
Tech Start Ups - Pro's and Cons (Tell us your Story)
This event is a platform for anyone within the technology industry, to gain an understanding of the successes, and setbacks of starting up a tech company, in a very competitive and ever-changing market. I will inviting Founders/CEO's/CTO's/Directors/Managers/Software Leaders to join us and share their story, and journey to where they are today with their start up company, with the aim of helping newcomers to the market, gain a real insight, to what makes a tech start-up successful, and what setbacks are to be expected and overcome, throughout their initial journey towards becoming a profitable and exciting company to work for.
This is a 1 hour and 30 minutes online meeting, with an unlimited number of attendees able to join, so please feel free to share this with your friends/colleagues, if they are looking for a really interesting conversational based event, which allows time for Q and A with Directors/CEO's at established and profitable tech start up companies, and a few presentation slots for Owners/Founders to really provide a great understanding of how to make a success out of starting up in the technology industry.
Topics of conversation are to be confirmed and updated, closer to the time of the event, and our main goal is to bring entrepreneurial minded individuals together, who may be struggling or excelling, to share ideas, concepts and visions towards succeeding in such a highly competitive market, allowing those less experienced, to ask questions and gain insight on how to approach setting up as a technology company in the U.K/Europe.
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Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback
Monday, December 2, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT - Online
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback
To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. On this live online event, we will gather several startup experts ready to provide feedback for aspiring entrepreneurs. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share your pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.
What You'll Learn:
How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
Specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
To get the most out of this Pitch for Feedback event:
Come ready for live video networking.
Prepare by starting with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
Fill out our Elevator Pitch Worksheet.
To access all of the networking features of this event, please join using Chrome or Firefox from a desktop or tablet, or download the Airmeet Mobile App.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, and join an InfoSession to learn more about FI's Core Program.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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Build a gpt, chatgpt, openai or gpt3 model
Sunday, December 1, 2024
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM IST Webinar
Build a gpt, chatgpt, openai or gpt3 model
Want to leverage AI to grow your business and overcome the competition?
Tired of cheap ML/AI "experts" who overpromise and over engineer, but don't deliver business results?
Don't want to babysit the freelancer and want them to take responsibility as it's their own project?
As a business-oriented Machine Learning Engineer, who brought over $10M to enterprises and startups, I am focused on helping startups and enterprises leverage AI to boost revenue. I can help your business with:
⭐️ Creating market-winning GPT-3 based applications
⭐️ End2end implementation of advanced chatbots
⭐️ Integrating AI with your existing applications
⭐️ Building full-stack GPT applications
Want to work with somebody with a proven track record and excellent business/technical skills? I'm the right person:
Experience with implementing AI solutions for enterprises (brought over $10M for $9.6B technology company, $4.6B retail company, $2.4B fintech company)
Experience with building AI solutions for top-world startups (backed by Y combinator, the #1 world accelerator, and tier-1 VCs, such as Khosla Ventures and Thiel Capital)
Excellent business skills, building AI startup at Amazon (over $100k raised)
Thanks to Productivity_tech for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
Thursday, November 21, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking
CONNECTpreneur’s Virtual Rocket Pitch – The world’s largest investor pitch events.
Come learn, connect with others, and be inspired!
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.
This will be our 121st event (59th Virtual) over the last 13 years.
CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup that has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years. Our events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.
Program Highlights:
– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message, and Breakout Rooms
– We feature Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the events. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience.
– Who will be online? We expect 400+ business leaders, including 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 150+ angels & VCs from around the USA.
– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of promising emerging tech companies.
– These are virtual “Meetings” NOT “webinars”. All attendees can see and direct message all other attendees.
– Investor Polling: Investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company for post-event follow-up.
– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name, title, and company name to enhance networking.
All attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site.
AGENDA
All times are Eastern Standard Time – EST
11:00 – 11:05 am VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message)
11:05 – 11:15 am WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS
11:15 – 12:00 pm ROCKET PITCH SESSION
Promising Early Stage Companies will present.
12:00 – 1::00 pm PRESENTING COMPANY BREAKOUT ROOMS and VIRTUAL NETWORKING (via Private Message)
Each Presenting Company will host a Breakout Room for deeper dive conversations. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at any time.
PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS (partial list)
Blackstone, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Revolution Ventures, Carlyle Group, NEA, Technology Crossover Ventures, Google Ventures, TPG, US Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Columbia Capital, True Ventures, Sterling Partners, HIG, Grotech, UPDATA, Koch Industries, Saudi Aramco, Garage Technology Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Motley Fool Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures, PROOF.VC, Edison Ventures, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Venturehouse, Kinetic Ventures, Core Capital, Boulder Ventures, TDF Funds, Ballast Point Ventures, Multiplier Capital, Saratoga Investment Corp., Maryland Venture Fund, New Markets Venture Partners, Camber Creek, 500 Startups, Novak Biddle, Amplifier Venture Partners, DFW Capital Partners, Farragut Capital, NextGen Angels, CIT GAP Funds, TEDCO, BluVenture Investors, Leeds Novamark, 1776, Private Access Network, CAV Angels, Riverbend Capital, K Street Capital, Select Venture Partners, Cranbrook Capital, Baltimore Angels, SaaS Ventures, Acceleprise, Blue Marlin Partners, US Boston Capital, VentureCross Partners, Dingman Angels, Neuberger & Co. Ventures, Angel Venture Forum, Paras Ventures, Noblestar Capital, Grindstone Partners, New Vantage Group, New Dominion Angels, Early Light Capital, Enhanced Capital, MTECH Ventures, Mosaic Capital, Opus8, Blue Heron Capital, Duncaster Investments, Lancaster Angel Network, Ruxton Ventures, Fortify Ventures, MIT Alumni Angels, and Conscious Venture Labs.
EVENT PARTNERS
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG
PWC Economic Development
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Shulman Rogers
Refraction
Startup Grind
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Blu Venture Investors
Dingman Center Angels
Citrine Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Baltimore Angels
New Jersey Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Founder Institute
Ryan & Wetmore
Monte Jade Science & Technology Association
National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE)
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Web3 Nexus - Demo Day
Monday, November 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT | Zoom Event
Web3 Nexus - Demo Day
Join us for an exciting pitch event featuring our Web3 Nexus cohort as they present their businesses to a panel of investors. These founders are working at the forefront of sectors such as payment systems, entertainment, IoT, civic engagement, and gaming, bringing fresh innovation to the Web3 space. Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand from emerging companies building on Solana!
About Web3 Nexus: Powered by the Solana Foundation and developed by M Accelerator, Web3 Nexus is a 12-week program designed to turn bold ideas into viable businesses. The program fosters global collaboration and aims to scale impactful Web3 projects for real-world application.
About M Accelerator: M Accelerator supports founders, enterprises, and institutions by fostering entrepreneurship and innovative growth. With a deep focus on startup development, we offer specialized programs for startups at every stage, as well as custom-built acceleration programs for large enterprises, private equity, and government institutions globally.
#Web3Nexus #SolanaFoundation #MAccelerator #Startups #Innovation #InvestorPitch #TechEvents
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Fall 2024 first global Digital VENTURE FORUM
November 18-22, 2024: Virtual Partnering
November 20, 2024: Panels and Company Presentations
Fall 2024 first global Digital VENTURE FORUM
Complimentary Investor and Partner Pass for our FALL 2024 global Digital VENTURE Forum
You are invited!
Fall 2024 first global
Digital VENTURE FORUM
Complimentary registration if you:
1) participate in our "Meet the Startups" Virtual Partnering week
OR
2) participate as judge or panelist
Please apply at
https://forms.gle/boQNHKowvo6MX4aB6
______
The forum will be held virtually with
One full day of panels and startup companies presentations on November 20, 2024
and
a full week of virtual partnering and meetings from November 18 to 22.
The VENTURE FORUM will bring together hundreds of global investors, strategic partners, and early-stage (series Seed to B) technology, life science and climate tech/cleantech startups to engage in partnering, pitch sessions, investor panels, workshops, and more.
At our Spring 2024 VENTURE Forum, we had more than 140 investors and 250 companies
Please let us know if would like to receive a complimentary pass provided to active investors and strategic partners.
You can participate in our "Meet the Startups" Virtual Partnering Week Nov 18-22 (virtual meetings between startups and investors).
If may also be interested in:
speaking on one of our panels (11/20) and/or
be a pitch competition judge (11/20) and/or
lead a workshop (11/20)
For any of the above please apply at https://forms.gle/boQNHKowvo6MX4aB6
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$100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition, featuring Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor and Host of All-In Podcast)
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM AST
$100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition, featuring Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor and Host of All-In Podcast)
Pitch your startup to Jason Calacanis to win a $100,000 investment from The Veteran Fund
The Veteran Fund & the Founder Institute are excited to host our annual $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition. During this live, online event, you can watch promising veteran and military spouse-founded startups pitch to a group of investors for a chance to win a $100,000 investment from The Veteran Fund. Jason Calacanis, Angel Investor and host of All-In Podcast, will join the event as a guest judge to help select the winner. Join hundreds of angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to watch the next generation of military-connected entrepreneurs pitch their startups. Apply to pitch here: http://fndri.com/100k
About the Competition:
Apply to pitch your startup to Jason Calacanis, one of the world's greatest angel investors, to win a $100,000 investment from The Veteran Fund.
Apply to pitch here: http://fndri.com/100k
Any U.S.-based startup that has a service member, veteran, or military spouse on the executive team, who has raised less than $4M in funding is eligible to apply to pitch by the application deadline on Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
All founders who apply will be eligible to receive a "JPMorganChase Scholarship" to the Founder Institute's Veteran and Military Family Accelerator, powered by JPMorganChase.
Seven semi-finalists will be reviewed by our selection committee and three finalists will be selected to give their 3-minute pitch live at the online event on November 14th to Jason Calacanis and the investor panel. All three finalists will be considered for investment outside the competition.
The pitch competition winner will receive a $100,000 investment from The Veteran Fund. Terms of the investment will be based upon the company's current financing round as an equity investment or as a SAFE Note, with the ability to invest up to $500,000.
About the keynote, Jason Calacanis:
Jason Calacanis is a world-renowned technology entrepreneur, top angel investor, and the world's greatest moderator of the number one podcast, All-In. Jason is also the host of the leading technology podcast, This Week in Startups, and the CEO of the LAUNCH Accelerator.
As a “scout” for top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital and later as an angel investor, Jason has invested in 150 early-stage startups including 4 that have achieved billion-dollar valuations (so far).
Jason is also the author of the best-selling book "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups: Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000".
Investor Panelists:
Mike Sherbakov is the Co-founder and General Partner at The Veteran Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in exceptional founders from the military community, with a focus on dual-use, national security, and defense. Mike is also the Managing Director of Founder Insitute San Diego and runs the FI Veteran and Military Family Accelerator.
Ryan Micheletti is Head of Global Operations for Founder Institute and a General Partner at The Veteran Fund. He has helped launch thousands of startups worldwide and actively invests in veteran-led startups.
Tim Hsia is the Founder and Managing Partner at Context Ventures a venture fund that invests in consumer startups and also in military veteran founders. Tim’s startup investments include Workflow (acquired by Apple), Morning Brew (acquired by Business Insider), The Hustle (acquired by HubSpot), Thredup (IPO), and Proterra (SPAC). Tim is a board member at Service to School (co-founder) and the Marine’s Memorial Association (Marine Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco).
Who Should Attend?
Angel investors and early-stage venture capitalists looking to invest in startups
Anyone interested in technologies and innovation from the military veteran community
Alumni, mentors, and friends of the Founder Institute
Early-stage founders, looking to connect with the world's largest startup accelerator, Founder Institute.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,000 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024 / ONLINE
2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit
The SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit is curated to connect organizations across sectors to learn from one another as we work together to build a thriving national innovation ecosystem that promotes equitable access to capital and resources for innovators nationwide.
What to Expect:
Two days of virtual collaboration with fellow organizations from across the country;
Curated content and programming - keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions;
Opportunities to learn about best practices and initiatives from other organizations;
Strategies to help your entrepreneurs access government funding and other sources of capital, and,
Creative and actionable ways to build a network that is inclusive of underrepresented communities.
Who Should Attend:
Representatives from programs that support innovators, including:
Accelerators and Incubators
Tech-based Economic Development Organizations
Entrepreneur Support Organizations
Investors
Federal and National Labs
Small Business Development Centers
APEX Accelerators
Tech Transfer Offices
Colleges and Universities
Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation's go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
SBA’s participation in this activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Sharon.Hoffmeyer@sba.gov.
For general questions about the Summit and program, contact ecosystem@sba.gov.
Thanks to SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Get Seed Funding for Your Tech Startup in 4 Months
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00 PM GMT - Online Event
Get Seed Funding for Your Tech Startup in 4 Months
Free MasterClass : ‘Get Seed Funding For Your Tech Startup in 4 Months' 💰
Are you the visionary founder of an early-stage tech-driven venture, eager to transform your AIoT dreams into reality? Seeking pre-seed and seed investment to power your innovative project forward? Look no further! ✨
Our goal is to help you create compelling pitches and business plans in order to get funding for your early stage, pre-product startup.
In this webinar you will learn:
What are the options for getting your AIoT project funded
How to present your proposition in a way investors can’t say no to
How to find the right investor for you
How to strike the right deal that will get your project off to a great start
Don’t let your AIoT project stall due to lack of funds. Join us and supercharge your journey towards success. Reserve your spot today and be part of the AIoT revolution! 🤖🚀
📅 Save the Date: Wednesday September 11th, 12 PM (GMT)
🌍 Location: The comfort of your own office or home
💼 Hosted by: Greg Smart, CEO & Founder with over 20 years experience of Software Delivery
💻 Event Format: Online - You’ll receive the Zoom link via email after registration
Thanks to 500 More for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Climate Tech Pitch #Malaysia
Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST Virtual Event
Climate Tech Pitch #Malaysia
📢 Are you a climate tech startup ready to take on the challenges of climate change and decarbonization in Southeast Asia?
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🌍 An unprecedented opportunity to showcase your solution and connect with Investors, VCs, CVCs, and family offices in our Climate Tech Coalition.
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🎯 If you're based in Malaysia and working on green or net-zero solutions that can make an impact in the Southeast Asian market, we want to hear from you.
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🚩 Each Country:
→ 5 Climate Tech Startups
→ 5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A
→ 5 Judges from leading VCs/CVCs
→ 500+ Audiences from our Coalition
→ $1.2 Billion Capital Available
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Why?:
✅ Investor Access: Connect with 500+ active climate tech investors
✅ Pitch Opportunities: Showcase your solution to 1,000+ audience members.
✅ Feedback: Receive feedback from our judges & coalition members.
✅ Funding: Access $1.2 billion in potential capital for climate tech companies
✅ Investor Matchmaking: Facilitated meetings with potential investors.
Global Reach: Opportunities to enter or expand into the global market.
✅ Networking: Expand your network for collaborations and partnerships.
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📢 Ready to make your mark (or) know someone who'd be a great fit?
🚀 Startups interested in presenting at our upcoming event:
👉🏽 Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/ClimateTechPitchSEA
Thanks to The Atlas Capital & Climate Tech Coalition for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur
Thursday, October 31, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World's Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.
This will be the 120th event (58th Virtual) over the last 13 years.
CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup that has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years. Our events are cited as "The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic" by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.
Program Highlights:
- "Virtual Networking" pre and post-program - via Private Message, and Breakout Rooms
- Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the events. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience.
- Who will be online? 400+ business leaders, including 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 150+ angels & VCs from around the USA.
- "Rocket Pitch" Showcase of promising emerging tech companies.
- These are virtual "Meetings" NOT "webinars". All attendees can see and direct message all other attendees.
- Investor Polling: Investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company for post-event follow-up.
- Will publish a full list of all registrants - name, title, and company name to enhance networking.
Join us on Social!
Please "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur
And visit our Website at connectpreneur.org
EVENT PARTNERS
Modus Create
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG
PWC Economic Development
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Shulman Rogers
Refraction
Startup Grind
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Blu Venture Investors
Dingman Center Angels
Citrine Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Baltimore Angels
New Jersey Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Founder Institute
Ryan & Wetmore
Monte Jade Science & Technology Association
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The Pitch Show - A Live Inter-Active Game Show
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST / Zoom Meet
The Pitch Show - A Live Inter-Active Game Show
Beware...It's Time for THE PITCH SHOW!
If you’d like to hear from the next four contestants who will be pitching at the next Show, I invite you to come to the All Hallows’ Eve Edition of The Pitch Show on Wednesday, October 30th for a night of fright!
Whether you are in New York City, New Mexico, or New Zealand, you will be able to attend, as this show will be presented virtually.
The Show begins promptly at 6:30 P.M., so don't be late...or else!
Register now for FREE to secure your spot. You will be sent the zoom link via email on October 30th before the show begins.
About this event
Not putting yourself out there is like digging your own grave in the business world!
The Pitch Show is a dynamic event where local entrepreneurs have just two minutes to pitch their innovative ideas to a live audience, who then has the exciting task of judging and selecting the winners who will be walking away with cold, hard cash.
Beyond the business pitches, the event is peppered with interactive trivia games led by the host, adding an extra layer of entertainment. This blend of competition, community judgment, and fun makes The Pitch Show an unforgettable night of fright for participants and spectators alike.
Please note: The show will last two hours
Why have so many faced their fears and come to The Pitch Show?
People flock to the show for a good time, listening to startup entrepreneurs while networking with other startups and investors. As a member of the audience, you're also part of the show. While having fun with your friends, you'll be deciding which pitch wins the prize that can give the winner's business a valuable boost.
Why Come to The Pitch Show?
Do you like watching entrepreneurs pitch their businesses?
Do you want to learn more about pitching your business?
Do you like challenging startups with tough questions?
Do you like to come to events where you are immersed in the show where YOU decide who wins?
Do you like having a fun evening out where the unexpected is what to expect?
It's Time to Get Your Tickets!
Don't miss out on this chance to see and meet entrepreneurs who are carving their way to success!
Register now and secure your FREE spot at this Sweet and Scary Show.
Once registered, you will be sent the zoom link via email on October 30th before the show begins.
You will also be eligible to win one of several prizes that may surprise you. (But you must be in the audience to win.)
Disclaimer: By attending The Pitch Show you agree that the photos/videos taken during the event will be used to promote future events.
Thanks to thepitchshow.biz for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Motivating teams with Stock Option Plans
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST, Online Event
Motivating teams with Stock Option Plans
Unlock the Power of Stock Incentives: Practical Strategies for Founders
Stock incentives present a rare opportunity for team members to participate in life-changing wealth creation, yet many founders struggle to fully harness their potential. At Cake, we believe that stock incentives can be a game-changer for motivating teams and driving company growth—if used correctly.
Join us for an in-depth session designed specifically for tech founders. Learn how to make stock incentives simple, effective, and engaging, while avoiding common pitfalls. We’ll explore essential strategies for implementing stock incentive plans that resonate with your team and fuel company success.
In this workshop, you'll discover:
The key types of stock incentives and how they are evolving
Proven methods to simplify the management of stock plans
Tips on making your stock incentive program a compelling reason for top talent to stay
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM PST
About the Speaker:
Callum Davidson is on a mission to unlock the power of employee ownership and startup equity. He believes in the power of innovation and startups as a force for good in the world. As the leader of Cake’s Partnerships and Community Engagement, he works with global VCs, accelerators, lawyers, and startup communities to empower founders and simplify startup equity.
Cal is a community leader, connector, and advisor who loves working with founders one-on-one and at scale as a presenter, content creator, and event facilitator. He has extensive experience in financial services, equity markets, and leadership, including serving as the CEO of a medical finance company and leading the investor relations team for one of Australia’s largest banks.
Cal loves spending time surfing with friends. When he’s not surfing, he enjoys time with his family, including his wife, Ali, who owns a local gym, and their four sons.
Thanks to TCA Venture Group & Cake Equity for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM AST - Interactive Online Event
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research
Great companies start with great people, so the Founder Institute startup accelerator has been collecting social science data since 2009 to identify the personality traits that correlate with building great startups. On this live and interactive online event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute) will share exclusive insights and data collected from over 15 years of research, 175,000 social science assessments, and 7,000 launched companies. If you are interested in the learning the components of "Entrepreneur DNA", then don't miss this candid and informative event.
What You'll Learn:
What defines a successful entrepreneur?
Insights from FI's Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles
How do you evaluate your potential as a startup founder?
Specific steps to improve your Founder selection process
Featured Experts:
Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder at Founder Institute - Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 6800 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $35BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, a leading Silicon Valley startup conference that hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
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KSV Austin Tech Leadership Monthly
Friday, October 25, 2024
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM GMT+5:30 / Online Event
KSV Austin Tech Leadership Monthly
Join KSV's monthly meeting exclusively for the Austin tech community! This is our monthly meet up for founders, investors, and corporate executives in the Austin metro area.
Join KSV's Austin forum on LinkedIn and start networking today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14484238/
To apply to pitch your startup or fund during this meeting and others around the world, email KSV: success@KingStreetVentures.com
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King Street Ventures "KSV" is a global innovation accelerator that brings startups and emerging technologies to the world's biggest brands. Learn more: www.KingStreetVentures.com
Meeting passcode required: 864814
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Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours & Pitch Practice w Investor Scott Fox
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC - Virtual Event
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours & Pitch Practice w Investor Scott Fox
Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and investor pitches to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. You can get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you raise money for your #startup and practice your investor pitch, too.
Want to find angel investors? Get feedback on your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly #livestream show for startup founders and friends, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all.
Join startup founders from all over the world, hosted by Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox. You'll get valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, networking, and expert Investor Pitch practice feedback, too - ALL FREE to help early stage #founders like you.
HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION? Or Want to practice your 2 Minute INVESTOR PITCH?
RSVP in advance for helpful, free expert feedback LIVE!
To get the ON CAMERA participation link, please send in your Startup Question or 2 minute Pitch Summary here ***before*** the show: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
WHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at NOON Pacific Time (300pm ET/~800pm UTC):
https://startup-office-hours.eventbrite.com
AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (Live Chat!)
https://www.facebook.com/clickmillionaire
Podcast: http://scottfoxradio.com
Want To Pitch for Feedback? Or Ask Your Startup Questions Live On Camera?
RSVP in advance for friendly, free expert feedback during the show!
Please RSVP and send in your Startup Question here before the show so you can join Scott Fox live on camera: https://www.startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 20+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
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How to build Relationship Capital using LinkedIn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET Online Event
How to build Relationship Capital using LinkedIn
Are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn contacts without knowing how to truly leverage them? With over a billion users, LinkedIn is the ultimate platform for building meaningful, long-lasting professional relationships. This session is designed for anyone looking to build relationship capital with their existing contacts while also learning best practices to expand their network and influence.
Posting on LinkedIn without a strategy is like throwing a pebble in the ocean and hoping the world sees it. Our approach to LinkedIn is grounded in our S.I.M.P.L.E. framework, which breaks down into:
S – Strategy: Align your LinkedIn presence with your personal and business goals.
I – Insights: Leverage data-driven analysis to continuously improve your performance.
M – Messaging: Craft compelling content that resonates with your audience.
P – Profile: Optimize your profile to attract the right opportunities.
L – Leads: Build genuine connections that lead to business growth.
E – Engagement: Actively participate in conversations and interactions to expand your reach.
Our virtual session will teach you the best strategies to start, scale, and optimize your LinkedIn activities with a focus on organic, relationship-driven growth—no cold outreach, no spammy sales tactics.
This is a high-level introduction to turning your LinkedIn presence into a powerful tool for business growth. We will cover how to make the most out of your existing connections, create impactful content, and refine your approach using data-driven analysis. This session isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about building sustainable success.
What You'll Learn:
Profile Optimization for First Impressions: How to craft a LinkedIn profile that captures attention and communicates your unique value.
Engagement Strategies: Learn to grow your network organically by creating content that sparks interest and engages your audience.
Lead Generation: Convert connections into opportunities using personalized outreach strategies that build trust, not turn people away.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, professionals, and startup founders looking to build genuine relationships and drive business growth on LinkedIn. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to refine your strategy, this event will provide actionable insights to transform your approach.
Thanks to House Of Bricks for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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US ANGELS investor meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
US ANGELS INVESTOR MEETING (Online)
Great startups will be presenting to investors. Mostly tech and healthcare and sometimes other sectors. Mix of stages: Seed, Series A and sometimes beyond. Restricted to accredited investors and a limited number of selected guest entrepreneurs. If you are an entrepreneur and would like to be invited to attend as a guest , plese contact us at operations (at) usangels.co. If you are an entrepreneur and would like to present, you can upload your deck at https://bit.ly/39pxO4t for review.
Presenting companies
Magsorbeo: High performance absorbable metal implants
Terra Bioforge: Engineers microbial strains to over produce billion dollar therapeutic drugs and bioactive compounds
Dirac Drives: Clean energy on a chip
Coagulant Therapeutics: Treatment of acute bleeding and related indications.
Radioclash: Enhanced electroporation therapy as a new cancer treatment modality
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Unicorn Battle US by Network Silicon Valley Club
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT - Online
Unicorn Battle US by Network Silicon Valley Club
Unicorn Battle US is a famous business event where VCs and Business Angels meet extraordinary Companies!
This season we are focusing on industries that are proven to succeed. We will select Biotech, HealthTech, Life Sciences, SportTech, Longevity, AI, SaaS, FinTech, DefenseTech, and Cyber Security Startups to pitch LIVE!
Meet well-known VCs and private investors as our Judges, watch them evaluate startups and give feedback at the Q&A session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, uncover groundbreaking innovations, and expand your network.
As our statistics show: $1bn was received in funding by our WINNERS already.
The Winner of the Unicorn Battle US will be granted an access to the stage of the in-person Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley to meet Top VCs and Business Angels directly.
This event is sponsored by Network Silicon Valley Club.
Whether you are an Investor looking for future Unicorns, a Corporation looking for a solution or a Startup with an outstanding innovation seeking funds for the next round – JOIN OUR UNICORN BATTLE US! Click the REGISTER button at the bottom of the page.
THIS EVENT IS FOR:
- Founders - to get new ideas and proof-check their solutions
- Fundraising Startups - to meet their investors
- Private Investors - to diversify their investment portfolio
- Business Angels - to join Network Silicon Valley Club to get access to the dealflow
- VC Funds - to meet the startups we select to pitch LIVE to invest in
- Everyone - to witness the future unfolding and make valuable connections!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPW_...
Check out our past events:https://www.youtube.com/@UnicornEvents
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How Startup Founders Improve their Hiring Strategies With AI-Driven Solutions
Monday, October 7, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM AST Online Event
How Startup Founders Improve their Hiring Strategies With AI-Driven Solutions
AI-Driven Hiring Strategies for Startups' Global Expansion
Discover how to scale your startup globally by mastering remote workforce management. At this live webinar, you'll learn AI-driven talent matching and efficient hiring strategies to quickly secure top talent. This session equips you with the tools needed for rapid growth in today's competitive market. If you're ready to hire effectively and expand globally, don't miss this event!
What You'll Learn:
Learn how AI tools streamline global talent matching for your startup.
Discover best practices for managing a productive remote team.
Gain strategies to scale your startup quickly in global markets.
Featured Experts:
Argentino Molinuevo - General Partner at Athyna: Argentino joined Athyna just over three years ago as the first BDM. During this time, he has moved up to Team Lead, Sales Manager, Head of Sales, and now General Manager. In his current role, he manages all departments related to revenue: Sales, CS, Recruitment, Marketing, Creative, and Operations. Over the past years, Argentino has been leading fully remote and global teams at Athyna, a company that helps hundreds of businesses expand their operations globally with top-notch talent.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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AI Strategies for Startups
Monday, September 30, 2024
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM UTC Online
AI Strategies for Startups
Curious about what AI can do for your business idea or startup?
Join Ben Walker, Director of Cairn, for this interactive workshop aimed at demystifying AI technology and showcasing practical integration methods for your business operations.
No prior AI experience needed. This is your chance to gain insights into identifying opportunities to introduce AI into your business processes and stay ahead of the curve.
Content:
- Grasping the basics of AI
- Understanding AI types and applications
- Exploring benefits and risks
- Getting started with GenAI – prompt engineering
- Identifying AI opportunities in your business
Outcomes:
- Understanding the applications of AI and the problems it can address
- Gaining the ability to make informed decisions on AI use
- Acquiring knowledge of how AI can be a game-changer in your business
Presenter: Ben Walker
Ben is an accomplished technology strategist with a 25-year track record in IT, health, and sales, dedicated to harnessing technology to produce meaningful outcomes. His career spans Deloitte, Spark NZ and AgResearch to empowering Kiwi businesses with his expertise and values-driven approach. A champion for connecting and uplifting people through technology, Ben's ultra-running discipline reflects his passion and perseverance, enriching his professional endeavors.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how AI can revolutionise your startup!
Register now to secure your spot.
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Special Edition Virtual Pub – Innovation in Imaging
Friday, September 27, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CEST - Live
Special Edition Virtual Pub – Innovation in Imaging
Please join us on Friday, September 27, at 13:00 CEST for the Special Edition Virtual Pub in collaboration with the Euro-BioImaging Industry Board (EBIB).
Are you a researcher or technology developer in imaging? Are you wondering how to best exploit your innovation, whether it is making it available for others in your lab or facility, partnering up with a company to bring a product to market or setting up your own start-up and attracting funders?
In this Special Edition of our Friday pub, we discuss some of the issues that innovators should be aware of and hear use cases from our network about successful tech transfer and translation from the lab.
Discover the innovation journey of our Nodes and join us for 2.5hrs of talks and discussion.
Thanks to Euro-BioImaging Ltd for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Strata Virtual Pitch Event: Digital Twins, VR & AR
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM GMT+5:30 Online
Strata Virtual Pitch Event: Digital Twins, VR & AR
Join us for the Strata Virtual Pitch Event, a unique opportunity to explore innovations in the Digital Twins, VR and AR fields!
Confirmed Startup Lineup:
• XR-based SaaS platform for B2B support and training. (Israel)
• AI, machine learning, and digital twin technology for power monitoring and optimisation. (Portugal)
• AI-driven early detection of cardiovascular diseases using digital twin technology. (Sweden)
• Virtual Reality and AI for gamified rehabilitation and clinical monitoring. (UK)
• Continuous, medical-grade data collection from consumer earbuds and hearing aids using patented sensors. (UK)
Pitch Jury Members:
• Ryan Wang, Founding Partner at Outpost Capital (USA)
• Martin Stadler, Startup & Family Office Advisor at Atener (Switzerland)
• Petr Lacina, Relationship Manager, Corporate and Investment Banking (Switzerland)
Agenda (times are in CET):
15:00-15:05: Welcome, Introduction
15:05-15:10: Jury Introduction
15:10-15:13: Pitch #1 (Portugal)
15:13-15:18: Q&A
15:18-15:21: Pitch #2 (UK)
15:21-15:26: Q&A
15:26-15:29: Pitch #3 (Israel)
15:29-15:34: Q&A
15:34-15:37: Pitch #4 (Sweden)
15:37-15:42: Q&A
15:42-15:45: Pitch #5 (UK)
15:45-15:50: Q&A
15:50-15:55: Jury Summary
15:55-15:57: Closing, Next Events
Why Consider Strata's Portfolio:
• Over €90M secured for deep-tech startups
• Strict qualification process (less than 1% acceptance rate)
• European reach
Why Attend:
This event connects you with a carefully curated selection of five innovative startups in the Digital Twins, VR and AR fields. By participating, you'll have the opportunity to engage with these companies during their 3-minute pitches, followed by a Q&A session.
• Innovative Sectors: Startups are pioneering in Digital Twins, VR, and AR, with applications in B2B support, power monitoring, cardiovascular health, rehabilitation, and medical data collection.
• Geographical Reach: Representing Israel, Portugal, Sweden, and the UK, offering diverse market opportunities.
• Strong Traction: Proven market interest with multiple paying customers, LOIs, and partnerships with industry leaders and healthcare institutions.
• Funding Requirements: Seeking investments ranging from €500K to €10M to scale and further develop their technologies.
• Advanced Development: Most companies are at TRL 9, indicating readiness for market deployment, with one progressing towards TRL 5.
• IP Protection: Robust intellectual property strategies with multiple patents and registrations in place.
We look forward to your potential participation!
Thanks to Strata for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Free #Startup Pitch Practice + Angel Investor Q&A with StartupCouncil.org
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
3:00 PM 4:30 PM / 12 Noon - 1:30 PM PT
Free #Startup Pitch Practice + Angel Investor Q&A with StartupCouncil.org - Online Event
Free expert #entrepreneur #mentoring LIVE ON YOUTUBE & LINKEDIN: Have a startup #fundraising or strategy question? Or Want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
This month's FREE #livestream "Startup Fundraising & Strategy Office Hours" will be Tuesday September 24 at 3pm ET (12 Noon PT). #Entrepreneurs bring your #angelinvestor questions and #startup pitches for free #LIVE #feedback and answers from StartupCouncil.org CEO Scott Fox 🦊.
Join us LIVE right here on LinkedIn at show time or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
Want to join Scott Fox ON CAMERA to practice your #angelinvestor pitch or ask questions?
Register at https://startup-office-hours.eventbrite.com
and submit yours here: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Join us for valuable startup #strategy advice, #fundraising expertise, #networking, and expert Investor Pitch practice feedback, too - ALL #FREE to help early stage #founders like you courtesy of https://StartupCouncil.
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Brutal Advice for Marketing Your Tech Startup
Thursday, September 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT Online Event
The biggest challenge in tech marketing is learning how to break through and actually connect with customers.
Quickly take your product or service to the next level with this fast paced, brutally honest, and wildly inspiring workshop with tech marketing leaders Nathan C Bowser and Stephanie Greenall.
Start-up leaders love to share what they built, but they don’t always know the best way to talk to their key audiences.
Because customers don’t care about what you built - they care about the impact a product makes on their quality of life - you have to reach beyond your comfort zones to find a message that really hits.
This workshop will help you quickly transform your brand and key messaging - enabling you to make better connections with the customers you care about.
You Will:
* Get brutally honest feedback from tech marketing leaders and workshop peers.
* Learn how to think about your work from your customer’s perspective.
* Practice easy tools for identifying your customer’s key pain points.
* Refine your value proposition to better align with your customers.
* Start to make better connections with the customers you care most about.
This interactive, 2 hour workshop is $150.
Thanks to Awesome Future for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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Startup Boston Week 2024 (VIRTUAL)
Event Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2024, 8:00 AM
End Time: Friday, September 13, 2024, 8:00 PM
Startup Boston Week 2024 (VIRTUAL)
Join us ONLINE for the 8th annual Startup Boston Week September 9th - 13th! We're connecting founders, startup employees, mentors, advisors, investors, students and startup curious folks. With content for startups who are crafting their MVP all the way to founders and startup operators raising their Series B!
This conference is free and highlights 300 speakers across 115 sessions, while connecting 7,000 attendees.
Startup Boston Week includes 10 tracks. Each track was created for a specific department in mind - examples: Engineering Track, People Ops Track, Investor Track and Marketing & Sales Track. Additionally, each session will be tagged with Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A or Series B, making it very easy for startup operators, founders and investors to figure out which session is the best fit for them, based on their job role and company stage.
Folks attend this conference to: grow their network, learn from startup experts, dive into the Greater Boston and New England startup ecosystem and gain perspective on what is happening in the startup community.
Each session will either (1) teach you HOW to do something, so you can walk away understanding what your next steps are in your startup journey or (2) will share a new perspective on how to view something currently happening in our startup world.
Thanks to Startup Boston for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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XPLAINING XPLORE
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online Event
XPLAINING XPLORE
📢 Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage tech start-up teams!
🚀 Elevate your start-up journey with XPLORE by UnternehmerTUM! Join us for XPLAINING XPLORE — an insightful online info session where you'll discover how our three dynamic programs can transform your tech ideas into thriving businesses.
🎯 Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online (Access link will be provided)
🌟 Why Attend?
Are you looking to refine your market understanding, develop a robust go-to-market strategy, or need tailored training? From tech ideas to viable business models, XPLORE offers the perfect program to suit your needs.
Agenda:
Welcome & Intro (5 mins)
What is XPLORE? (5 mins)
The 3 XPLORE Programs (20 mins)
Q&A Session (30 mins)
🔍 What You'll Learn:
In-depth details of our Freerider, Venture Creator, and Market Pioneer programs
Exclusive insights into the application process
The secrets behind our unique guided matchmaking offering
👥 Meet Our Team:
Join our esteemed XPLORE team for a session packed with valuable information and the opportunity to ask your burning questions.
📈 Get Ready to Scale:
Don't miss this chance to learn how XPLORE can help you turn your tech ideas into successful businesses. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, we've got you covered!
💬 For any questions, contact us at xplore@unternehmertum.de
We look forward to meeting you online! 🌐
#XPLORE #Entrepreneurship #Startups #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #Innovation
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From Start-Up to Multimillion-Dollar Success
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
11:00 AM CST LIVE
From Start-Up to Multimillion-Dollar Success
Join Frank DeGeorge and Patrick Layton on our upcoming LinkedIn Live as they dive into the journey of how Impact went from start-up to a multimillion-dollar company! 💰
💥 Frank will share the journey of our tech stack, from a jumbled mess to a seamless, aligned system. Learn about the challenges we faced with legacy systems and business growth.
💥 Patrick will cover our strategic shift from a break/fix model, a game-changing move for Impact and our managed IT services.
Don't miss out on these valuable discussions! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 28th at 11am CST and tune in for a session packed with real-world insights and actionable takeaways!
Thanks to XPLORE for the listing and graphics for this virtual startup event.
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