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With SeedLegals & Coeus Collective.
Venue, To Be Announced
Sep 24 (Wed) , 2025 @ 02:00 PM
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Founder Idol: One Minute. One Shot. Apply now by joining the waitlist for your chance to pitch.nCan you win the crowd & the judges in just 60 seconds?nFounder Idol is the ultimate rapid-fire pitch event where ambitious founders take the stage to deliver one-minute pitches to a live audience & a panel of four experienced judges, without the help of a pitch deck or any other visual aid.nThis is not a demo day. Its a test of clarity, charisma, & conviction. Whether you're pitching or attending, Founder Idol is an unmissable evening of startup energy & sharp ideas.nThis is a highly limited & selective event: you must be accepted off the waitlist to attend. If you are seeking to pitch & you are accepted, you will be expected to attend. Do not join the waitlist if you cannot make it!nThis event is a preliminary version of what is set to be a much larger production format in the near future. Joining from now will put you on the best track to be involved in the evolution of Founder Idol as it grows!nEvent Format:n10-15 founders pitch their startup or idea in a one-minute slotnA panel of expert judges provides fast, honest feedbacknThe audience votes for their favorite pitchnJudges select a standout winner based on clarity, originality, & potentialnThe judges are: Anthony Rose of Seedlegals, Michelle Liu of New York Robotics, Caroline Krystoff of Cistern Capital & mediaforgrowth, & Antonio Di Meglio of Coeus Collective!nnnWho Should Attend:nFounders: Gain visibility, refine your message, & make valuable connectionsnInvestors & Operators: Spot early-stage talent with big potentialnStartup Enthusiasts: Enjoy a high-tempo, ideas-driven evening with the communitynnAbout Coeus Collective:nnCoeus Collective is the community for those who are building the future in NYC. Our events & media bridge the gap between idea & impact. We aim to be the first stop in your journey to being a founder or creator & seek to provide you with the resources & partners you need to get started. Past events have featured Daniel Lubetzky (KIND Bars, Shark Tank), Michael Baum (Splunk), & Siya Raj Purohit (OpenAI). The Coeus Collective Podcast is live on YouTube & all podcast platforms. nAbout Seedlegals:nSeedLegals is the go-to legal platform for startups to raise funding, manage equity, & stay compliant without the traditional legal hassle. Designed for speed & simplicity, SeedLegals helps founders close rounds faster, build investor-ready documents, & handle everything from option schemes to board resolutions: all in one place. Trusted by thousands of startups across the UK & beyond, it's the modern legal stack for the next generation of builders.nRecording: If you will be in attendance (as someone pitching, a judge, or a general audience member) - you will be recorded! By registering, you consent to being recorded, with your image & likeness used on our media channels. We look forward to developing the Founder Idol brand using this inaugural event, & hopefully future events down the line.nn Disclaimer: By registering for this event, you agree to receive occasional emails from Seedlegals & Coeus Collective, including our newsletters & updates about future events. You can unsubscribe at any time.
 
 
 
 
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