Date/Time
Date(s) - Mar 27, 2019
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Start Garden
Categories
THIS IS A MICHIGAN ANGEL FUND PARTNERED EVENT.
Come network and mingle with 20+ investors! Startups interested in presenting in front of this group should apply by Wednesday March 6, 2019 : http://www.pitchclubmi.com/pitch-club-application.php
Learn more about Michigan Angel Fund events.
About Pitch Club
Pitch club is a unique mentoring and funding program hosted across the state of Michigan in cities such as: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. Pitch Club has ongoing monthly events that provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors. The events are meant to educate, network, inspire and provide valuable experiences for being investable. As part of the events, 3 lucky entrepreneurs will receive the opportunity to practice their pitch and discuss business plan with funding experts, giving them a better understanding the mindset of an investor. Presenters will be given milestones to complete. In addition to guidance from our host and guest experts, attendees will be given a survey to provide additional feedback to the presenters. Pitch club will also feature a guest keynote who can speak on topics related to starting a company, technology, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Pitch Club events feature 3 startup presentations, a pool of judges, and keynote speaker. You can find more information about Pitch Club by visiting our website: www.PitchClubMI.com
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-club-grand-rapids-start-garden-tickets-52874803962
Sponsors
Everything Business Corp!
Start Garden
Rehmann
DBusiness
Amy Cell Talent
Judges
Steven Jbara, Owner, Grand Rapids Drive
John Latella, President, McClures
Alain Piette, TechTeam Manager, Mi-SBDC
Dave Feidner, President, Crestone Summits, LLC
Kristin Welch, Strategy; Startup Consultant
Amanda Chocko, Director of SURGE, Lakeshore Advantage
Keynote
Matt Larson, Entrepreneur in residence, Grand Valley State University, and Co-founder & COO of CampusStarter
Agenda
5:00pm – 5:25pm: Registration
5:25pm – 5:30pm: Opening Remarks
5:30pm-6:30pm: Company Presentations
6:35pm-6:55pm: Keynote
6:55pm – 7:10pm: Q&A with Judges
7:10pm – 7:30pm: Networking
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Investors and corporate executives looking to network, hire talent, get inspired or are involved in M&A and/or business development.
Accredited investors looking for investment or co-investment opportunities.
The entrepreneur, who just had a flash of a billion dollar idea-looking for an investment.
Startups & early stage technology companies developing a viable business model.
Social entrepreneurs looking to disrupt and change the future.
Startups looking to connect with mentors and educate themselves on all aspects of launching a business
Startups looking to create a profitable business model.
TESTIMONIALS
The mentors were very knowledgeable and helpful. It’s helpful to have some fresh eyes looking at the materials. Great group of people, fun, good networking. – AkkeNeel Talsma, Founder Melius Outcomes
It was a great opportunity and our team had a lot of fun there, making us all realize that this is what it’s all about, having fun, making connections, etc. It is a great event you put on and we are very appreciative.” – Michael Darrow, Founder Herculeze
We have doubled our sales, added double the new events, and won the Pitch WCC event! – Sean Carroll, Founder Enbiologics
We’ve got a lot more customers since we were at Pitch Club! Thanks again for the great opportunity, it really connected us with some important people. – Christina York, Founder Spellbound
We’ve recruited a Michigan native to join our team, who I met at the pitch event. Yes, the Michigan native I mentioned is now my wife. We have the organizers of Pitch Club to thank! – Robert Sher, Founder Qbister
I pitched at the pitch club event and it was very valuable – in case folks ask. – Rachna Govani, Founder Foodstand