This is going to be BIG.
MARCH 24, 2014
Not every VC used to get pitched by VC funds for a living and has seen hundreds and hundreds of VC pitch decks. There are a few programs out there like Kaufmann and InSite that get you exposure to the VC world through mentorship, but you join those programs and go work for other people. How are we supposed to get better?
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 12, 2024
These EOers work with the students to refine their pitches and provide insights and tips to help them succeed in the high-level competition. It strengthened my belief in the power of mentorship and the cohesive, supportive nature of the EO network. Sure, it is an opportunity to give back, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Paul G. Silva
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Each iteration brought valuable lessons that shaped what eventually became a thriving, scalable mentorship program. Startups pitched for 10 minutes each. pitches , back-to-back, with no Q&A. Iteration #1: High-Value, but Unsustainable Our first approach was simple: hand-match startups with mentors for one-on-one meetings.
American Entrepreneurship
MARCH 21, 2025
A $500,000 Opportunity, Presented by Wells Fargo One of the most anticipated features of the Forum is the $500K Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo, which is also the title sponsor of the entire event. More Than an EventA Movement The Good Soil Movement is one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial ecosystems in the country.
American Entrepreneurship
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Recognizing this, The Veteran Fund announced the winner of its $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition and the recent closing of its inaugural oversubscribed investment Fund I. Miliary veterans possess attributes, experience, and skills that can be well-applied to entrepreneurship through leadership and knowledge of technology.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
AUGUST 5, 2022
They also want to make an impact on an EO member or Accelerator company not only with money but through mentorship, stewardship, strategy, connections, and resources to help accelerate the company’s vision. There’s a lengthy application and vetting process for EO members or Accelerators to qualify to pitch.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 19, 2024
My first pitch was not to investors or potential clients; it was to my fiancée, convincing her to delay our wedding plans until Equifund was up and running — a promise that took significantly longer than the anticipated six months to fulfill. I was not licensed, did not have a college degree, could not code.
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