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IT IS BACK! CALLING ALL FOUNDERS!
Hosted by Plug & Play NYC & Pioneering Minds AI
Apply to pitch here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOGgbEqUmtEHmKrhqpzynRzYX4Lk4EUC8qrYvSt6YZhXrGvg
Pitching is one of the most important skills a founder develops, yet it's rarely practiced in a setting where you can iterate in real time.
In this interactive workshop, founders will present their pitch, receive direct feedback, & immediately refine it live. This is a hands-on pitch masterclass where builders learn by doing, & by watching other founders sharpen their story.
For founders, few people have a better perspective on how to communicate complex technology simply & convincingly. In this session, Anthony & Anna will work directly with founders in a live pitch lab, helping them sharpen their narrative & strengthen how they present their ideas.
Come have a sales pitch, demo pitch, or even a VC pitch!
Anthony Rose
Anthony Rose is a pioneering technology entrepreneur best known as the co-creator & former CTO of the BBC iPlayer, one of the world's first large-scale streaming platforms that fundamentally changed how millions consume television.
He has spent decades building technology at the intersection of consumer platforms, developer ecosystems, & emerging tech. His experience spans founding companies, leading engineering teams, & scaling global products.
Nate Hinman
Nate Hinman is Senior Director at Plug & Play Tech Center. He works closely with startups, corporate partners, & investors to identify promising companies, accelerate growth, & create opportunities for founders to connect with some of the world's leading organizations.
With extensive experience across Plug & Play's enterprise technology & AI ecosystem, Nate has seen hundreds of startups present, position, & refine their businesses. At this Pitch Masterclass, he will share an investor & accelerator perspective on what makes a pitch stand out, common mistakes founders make, & how to communicate a startup's story with greater clarity & impact.
Workshop Format: Live Pitch Master Class
4-5 selected founders will pitch their startup & iterate live with Anthony.
Each founder will go through the following format:
5-minute pitch
5 minutes of feedback
2-minute revised pitch incorporating feedback
Watching this process unfold live helps everyone in the room see how small narrative adjustments can dramatically improve clarity, persuasion, & impact.
Agenda:
6:00 p.m. - Doors open
6:25 p.m. - Pitches begin & live workshop
7:30 p.m. - Networking session
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
AI founders preparing to raise funding
Builders refining how they communicate their product
Early-stage startups preparing for demo days or investor meetings
Anyone interested in how strong startup narratives are built
Apply to Pitch
We will select 4-5 founders from the community to present during the session.
If you would like to pitch your startup & receive live feedback, apply at this link!
Selected founders will be notified ahead of the event.
About Plug & Play
Plug & Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, & government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across 25+ industries. We offer corporate innovation programs, helping our partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also run startup acceleration programs & have built an in-house VC where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, & Rappi. For more information, visit Plug & Play.
About SeedLegals
SeedLegals is your full-stack legal platform from incorporation to Series A & beyond.
Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster & smarter. Our tools make it simple to create & sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, & reward your team - without burning time or cash on admin. There are over 50,000 startups on SeedLegals.
If you're looking to incorporate, convert your to a C Corp, do a SAFE or a priced round, or manage your cap table, head over to SeedLegals, we're here to help you get there faster.
About PRIMARY
Welcome to PRIMARY, where 50,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed private & community spaces redefine coworking in downtown NYC. As the largest coworking space in FiDi, we combine premium private offices, shared workspaces, & an exclusive Lounge with top-tier amenities & exceptional service, creating the ultimate environment for your business to thrive.
About Pioneering Minds AI:
At pioneeringminds.ai, we grow AI native pioneers who build, deploy, & govern AI responsibly & put humans at the front seat. We help YOU - our AI pioneers - to truly understand AI & create real value out of AI.
Our mission is straightforward:
Accelerate Innovation: Equip participants with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver rapid prototypes.
Foster Collaboration: Unite diverse teams-students, engineers, & civic leaders-to tackle urban challenges head-on.
Create Lasting Impact: Offer continued mentorship & post-event partnerships so promising concepts can scale beyond the weekend.
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