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SUMMARY:Micro Pitch #4
DESCRIPTION:Micro Pitch 4 is here\, and it’s the last opportunity in 2024! Are you ready to take the stage and pitch your game-changing idea? Don’t miss your chance to secure one of the limited pitcher slots. Hurry and apply to pitch now: https://bit.ly/SP24PA  \nIf you’re not pitching and want a front row seat to watch the pitchers\, here’s your link to attend for free: https://bit.ly/SP24MP4_ZM
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/micro-pitch-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Pitch Perfect” on September 25th\, 6-8pm\, a FREE session for aspiring founders to learn about the art of pitching! 🚀 In conjunction with the Start Peninsula pitch competition.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect/2024-09-25/2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Pitch Perfect” on September 25th\, 6-8pm\, a FREE session for aspiring founders to learn about the art of pitching! 🚀 In conjunction with the Start Peninsula pitch competition.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect/2024-09-25/1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Startup World Cup Virginia Regional
DESCRIPTION:Startup World Cup is coming to VA Beach!!  Get your tickets to watch the ultimate entrepreneurial showdown on August 28th!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-world-cup-virginia-regional/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce Street\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:YCSD Pitch Night 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on student entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas and compete for startup funding.\n\n\nStudents from across the York County School Division have been working all year for this night – the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win startup funds! \nStudents will also host a cash only pop-up market prior to the event!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ycsd-pitch-night-2024/
LOCATION:Tabb High School\, 4431 Big Bethel Road\, Yorktown\, VA 23693\, Yorktown\, VA\, 23693\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:techstars Startup Weekend - Changemakers Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life.\n\n\nStartup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life. It is a creative and collaborative educational event over a Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday. \nOpen to the public\, anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. From executive product owners to independent inventors\, all are welcome. The weekend includes creating a business model\, validating it with potential customers\, and competing within a supportive community. This is a global event series led by Techstars\, event sponsors\, and affiliates. \n \nTechstarsThe Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006\, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone\, collaboration drives innovation and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to\, and benefit from\, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds\, we do this by connecting startups\, investors\, corporations\, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 2\,200 companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of more than $30 Billion. \n \nAbout Techstars Startup WeekendLearn how to think\, work and build like a startup\, in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days\, you’ll meet the very best mentors\, investors\, co-founders\, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and\, maybe even start that business. \n \nTechstars Startup Weekend – Changemakers Richmond will include: \n\nIdea Happy Hour | Wednesday\, March 20 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm\nStartup Weekend | Friday\, March 22 at 6 pm until Sunday\, March 24 at 8 pm\n\nFeatured Speakers & Mentors \n\nOlivia Aronson\nCharles Ajemian\nJon Brew\nDale Fickett\nMalliron Hodge\, Techstars Facilitator\nMarty Kaszubowski\nJohn Mann\nGopa Nair\nTenace Setor\nSteve Spiro\nSid Tanu\nNancy Tran\n\n \nSponsorship Opportunities \nThe Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond will host Techstars Startup Weekend along with the Delivery Partners listed below. These partners are critical to ensure that entrepreneurs and innovators can participate in Techstars Startup Weekend for free. \nThe Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond is pleased to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Richmond and beyond. Organizations wishing to provide monetary donations for Techstars Startup Weekend should connect with Emily Griffey Ewees (egriffey@richmond.edu). Donations will support the Dean’s Impact Fund of the Robins School of Business. \n \nPrize Sponsors for Winners \nOrganizations wishing to donate non-cash prizes for participants should connect with Dale Fickett. Prizes will be offered to the top-performing individuals and teams as selected by the judges. \n \nRecognition \nFinancial and In-Kind Sponsors will be recognized with their logo on event materials. Financial sponsors will be invited to address participants during Startup Weekend. Sponsors of $5\,000 and above will be included on the culmination competition materials and are encouraged to invite additional non-participants to attend the culmination competition. \n \nSupported by our Delivery PartnersUniversity of Richmond\, RVA Works\, NASA\, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)\, Startup Virginia\, the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia\, Virginia State University\, RVA Tech\, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and ESPN Radio 106.1. \nGlobal SponsorsBrex \, Google and GoDaddy
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/techstars-startup-weekend-changemakers-richmond/
LOCATION:Robins School of Business\, Ukrop Auditorium 102 UR Drive\, University of Richmond\, VA 23173\, University of Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:The Big Launch Challenge 2023
DESCRIPTION:$15\,000 in Awards | LIVE Competition – October 5\, 2023\nBusiness Pitch Competition\n\n\nThe Launch Place and the Angel Capital Association (ACA)’s Angel University are partnering to bring together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn\, share and network. This one-day event offers a unique experience for both angel investors and entrepreneurs that will be filled with immersive learning and networking. Attendees will begin the day with ACA Angel University and conclude with a fast-paced pitch competition.  \nThe Big Launch Challenge\, a competition targeting the best startups in the country\, is a unique opportunity to see 10 leading early stage companies as they compete for $15\,000 in prize money from The Launch Place. Over the past 9 years of hosting this competition\, The Launch Place has awarded $189\,000 to 19 companies. The Launch Place strives to foster an environment for new and serial entrepreneurs in which they can raise capital and have access to support services they need to take their products and/or solutions into the marketplace. \nApply to pitch here! \nThe challenge is an annual event and offers startups valuable business networking and capital opportunities\, as well as critical resources. The goal of The Big Launch Challenge is to foster entrepreneurship by offering education\, team creation\, mentorship\, early-stage prototyping\, and potential follow-on seed financing. \nLearn more here. \nFor additional information\, contact Varun Sadana at vsadana@thelaunchplace.org.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-big-launch-challenge-2023/
LOCATION:North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC 27709-3547\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709-3547\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Master Class Part II: Marketing and Pitching
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop marketing strategies and how to leverage AI to execute them effectively. (Must register by 9/27)\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting in-person event at The HIVE by the City of Virginia Beach. \nThis second Master Class\, presented by Simon P. Matthews\, MBA and CEO of Open Door Media Solutions\, will dive deep into strategy making. Simon is a marketing strategist\, brand identity expert\, and content creator. Currently\, Simon is immersing himself in research\, pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. \nSimon’s background is in engineering\, manufacturing\, and operations. With a four-million-dollar budget\, he created systems and processes that resulted in 20% and 30% increases in gross profit year after year over a four-year period. His current company\, Open Door Media Solutions\, provides marketing and creative services for organizations in government\, cyber security\, health care\, education\, construction\, and the arts and entertainment industries. Open Door is a faith-based organization reflecting Simon’s core values. The company emphasizes faith\, ambition\, a diversity of perspectives\, and rigorous attention to detail. Simon’s main interests lie at the intersection of Brand Identity and leadership. \nFollowing Simon’s presentation is an interactive presentation designed to help you perfect your pitch with entrepreneur Kevin Gatlin\, who appeared on Good Morning America\, NBC\, CBS\, and QVC. \nWant to do business with the City of Virginia Beach? Be sure to show up early\, as team members of the SWaM office will give a presentation on doing business with the City\, as well as make you aware of the free resources available to business owners. \nWhether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your business\, this event is full of valuable resources from our sponsors at the SWaM Finance office\, The HIVE\, and the Minority Business Council! (Please register by 9/27\, for the Free Lunch & Learn)
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/master-class-part-ii-marketing-and-pitching/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on student entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas and compete for startup funding. Students will also host a pop-up market.\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Pop-up Market (cash only) \n6:00-8:00 Pitch Competition
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepreneurship-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Tabb High School\, 4431 Big Bethel Road\, Yorktown\, VA 23693\, Yorktown\, VA\, 23693\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Kempsville High School EBA PITCH NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship & Business Academy program at Kempsville High School. We are thrilled to announce this year’s Pitch Night event\, hosted by Mr. Bruce Thompson\, will be on Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023. Doors open at 4 pm\, and it will be an exciting night with 6 teams vying for start-up funding of $25\,000.  \nFree Tickets can be secured through this link: https://gofan.co/app/events/956556?schoolId=VA12899
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/kempsville-high-school-eba-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Kempsville High School\, 5194 Chief Trail\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T150000
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Labs Batch 13 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Demo Day is the most anticipated event of our program\, and this Fall we are throwing the founders to the SHARKS!\n\n\nPlease join us for  Demo Day  on Thursday\, November 10  at the Byrd Theatre. Celebrate Batch 13 and take part in Demo Day\, in the style of Shark Tank!  \nJoin us as all 6 teams will pitch to the audience\, and then be asked poignant questions about their company from our business savvy panel of Sharks! The audience will be able to vote for their fan favorite\, and the Sharks will choose the overall winner. \nSharks to be announced! \nDoors open at 3pm\, show begins at 4pm. Parking is available in the parking decks around the Byrd\, as well as street parking. \nAppetizers\, beer\, and wine will be provided for your enjoyment during the show! \n“Feed the Byrd!”- Popcorn & candy  will be available for purchase\, with proceeds supporting the Byrd Theatre Foundation. \nBring a friend and register early as limited seats are available!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/lighthouse-labs-batch-13-demo-day/
LOCATION:The Byrd Theatre\, 2908 West Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA 23221\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, US
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:SVA Backstage Pass: Ali Safavi & Will Thomson\, Grenova
DESCRIPTION:Ali Safavi and Will Thompson from Grenova™ will discuss Grenova’s growth and the benefits of having experienced counselors in their corner.\n\n\nAli Safavi and Will Thompson from Grenova™ will discuss Grenova’s growth and the benefits of having experienced counselors in their corner. The panel will include two of their advisors\, Andrew White of Williams Mullen and Larry Eiben of Thirdline Capital.  \nGrenova™ is an innovative company that revolutionizes lab consumables through high-quality waste reduction solutions and has grown by over 800% in the last two years. Its mission is to lower costs in the laboratory industry and reduce biohazard waste in the environment by delivering groundbreaking approaches in dealing with plastic consumables. \nPanel: \n\nAli Safavi – CEO and Founder\, Grenova™\nWill Thompson – CFO\, Grenova™\nAndrew White –  Partner\, Williams Mullen\nLarry Eiben – Co-Founder\, Thirdline Capital\n\nSchedule: \n\n5:30  PM – Networking and Refreshments\n6:15  PM – Program \n7:00  PM – Networking\n\n\n\nSVA Backstage Pass is designed to help educate\, inspire\, and connect anyone interested in growing central Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each month\, featured entrepreneurs share their stories on what worked\, what didn’t\, and what they’ll do differently next time.  \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with Williams Mullen Emerging Companies Practice. \nAttorneys in the Emerging Companies practice at Williams Mullen represent startups throughout the course of their lifecycle. This includes initial formation\, financings\, capital raises\, and follow on investments; mergers\, joint ventures\, restructurings\, and other growth opportunities; and acquisitions by strategic or financial buyers. \n\n\n\nAli Safavi\, founder\, President\, and CEO of Grenova is on a mission to enable laboratories worldwide to become sustainable and waste-free. Ali founded Grenova\, which is short for Green Innovation\, after eight years working in the life sciences industry and discovering an unsustainable practice within the laboratories. Grenova was founded on innovating green technologies and manufacturing automated devices to wash and reuse plastic consumables for laboratories. Today\, Ali’s award-winning company has created the only technology solution in the industry that enables life sciences and healthcare laboratories to reduce their plastic consumables\, biohazard waste\, and cost by over 90%. \nAs a result of his work\, Grenova has eliminated over 900M pipette tips\, equivalent to over 2.6M lbs of plastic that would have otherwise ended up in landfills as biohazard waste. In addition\, Grenova has helped the industry save over $80M by washing and sanitizing pipette tips. Grenova headquarters is located in Scott’s Edition in Richmond\, VA\, with over 50 employees. Ali’s ultimate vision is to implement an automated cleaning technology device in every lab across the globe to safely clean and sanitize all of the used plastic consumables from each lab’s daily operation and return them back to the lab for reuse over and over again without any compromise on quality and performance. For these efforts\, Ali was named one of the Top Healthcare Innovators of 2019 by Healthcare Technology magazine\, Top Innovator by Silicon Valley Magazine\, and Top 10 Best Successful CEOs of 2020 by the Industry Era publication. Grenova was recognized in 2019 as an “Inno On Fire” company by American Inno\, rvAwesome Awards finalist by Venture Forum\, and the Technology Project of the Year award winner by Richmond Technology Council. Ali has also been a TED Talk speaker. \nWill Thompson has over 25 years of finance and operation experience with several middle market and Fortune 500 companies. Over the past 15 years\, Will has served as CFO at several fast-growth companies in the technology space. Will has extensive experience in providing clear direction and strategic vision\, especially during times of high growth. Will lead the restructuring of a software business and has been a key advisor to many technology companies. Will’s extensive experience includes IT consulting\, software\, computer integration and IT staffing. Before working in the middle market\, Will gained extensive experience as a CPA at Deloitte & Touche. \nAndrew White has represented emerging growth and middle-market companies for over 20 years\, both in a general counsel capacity and in all manner of transactions\, including venture capital and debt financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, joint ventures\, restructurings\, and entity conversions. Much of Andrew’s work involves technology companies\, including software\, information technology\, financial services\, biotech\, pharmaceutical\, and healthcare services companies.  He also represents nonprofit organizations\, including private foundations and public charities\, as well as benefit corporations. \nLarry Eiben is the Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager of Thirdline Capital\, an asset management firm specializing in alternative investments.  He is an active venture investor\, having invested across many industries and capital structures\, including preferred equity\, SAFEs\, convertible notes\, term loans\, lines of credit\, revenue-backed loans\, and warrants.  Larry is also a Co-Founder of the Trolley Venture Fund and serves on the Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sva-backstage-pass-ali-safavi-will-thomson-grenova/
LOCATION:Startup Virginia\, 1717 East Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, US
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect #2
DESCRIPTION:Improve your pitch at this casual and informative workshop. Work alongside entrepreneurs as well as business and communications coaches.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for those participating in Start Peninsula. After all the work you put into your startup\, your ultimate success often depends on the business pitch. Informal ‘elevator pitches’ are the way to sell your business and create relationships that secure future resources. If you want to improve your business pitch\, we are here to help! \nYou will learn: \n• The essential elements of every good pitch \n• How to get people’s attention and keep it \n• How to start\, deliver and articulate your pitch with confidence \nIn addition\, these training workshops are perfect for those interested in our Micro Pitch events\, where you pitch your business idea for a chance to win $500 and qualify for our main event in November to win $5\,000! \nOnline Pitch Perfect Workshops are FREE! Contact start@startpeninsula.com for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect-2-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect #2.1
DESCRIPTION:Improve your pitch at this casual and informative workshop. Work alongside entrepreneurs as well as business and communications coaches.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for those participating in Start Peninsula. After all the work you put into your startup\, your ultimate success often depends on the business pitch. Informal ‘elevator pitches’ are the way to sell your business and create relationships that secure future resources. If you want to improve your business pitch\, we are here to help! \nYou will learn: \n• The essential elements of every good pitch \n• How to get people’s attention and keep it \n• How to start\, deliver and articulate your pitch with confidence \nIn addition\, these training workshops are perfect for those interested in our Micro Pitch events\, where you pitch your business idea for a chance to win $500 and qualify for our main event in November to win $5\,000! \nOnline Pitch Perfect Workshops are FREE! Contact start@startpeninsula.com for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect-2-1/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T103000
DTSTAMP:20220704T023040Z
CREATED:20220704T023040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T023040Z
UID:10000441-1657098000-1657103400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Does your business plan need work? Do you not have a business plan yet? Join us to learn the ins and outs of writing a business plan.\nCV SBDC director\, Rebecca Haydock\, will talk about the tips and tools that successful entrepreneurs have in common and how to fit those into a fulfilling personal and business life. Participants will receive a business model canvas\, business plan template\, and other useful handouts.\nHYBRID event: offered in person at Orange County Economic Development office (109 W Main St\, Orange) or online via zoom\nRegister: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=20420063
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/business-plan-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T130000
DTSTAMP:20220422T154221Z
CREATED:20220422T154221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T154221Z
UID:10000562-1653307200-1653310800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Start Peninsula Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The second half of Start Peninsula 2022 is about to kick-off! Here’s everything you’ll need to know.\n\n\nStart Peninsula is a series of pitch competitions for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs located within Hampton Roads\, Virginia. In this information session\, we’ll go over everything you need to know in order to increase your chances of success. We will discuss the following:  \nDates \nWho is able to participate  \nPitch Perfect  \nMicro Pitch format \nMentors \nThe final event  \nAnd leave time for your questions
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/start-peninsula-info-session-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T180000
DTSTAMP:20220331T165414Z
CREATED:20220331T165414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T165414Z
UID:10000504-1651150800-1651168800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition 2022
DESCRIPTION:IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges and a live audience.\n\n\nThe 7th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition will take place on Thursday\, April 28\, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges and a live audience.  A total of $10\,000 will be awarded to the top 3 competitors. \nWinners of the competition will also be eligible to receive twenty-five hours of free business consulting from The Launch Place. \nAwards \n\n1st Place $5\,000\n2nd Place $3\,000\n3rd Place $2\,000\n\nApply to Pitch – Deadline April 8 \nThe Launch Place assists with business formation\, job creation and retention through its business consulting services and investment funding\, while having a dual responsibility to recruit and retain entrepreneurs to the Dan River Region. The IdeaFest competition exposes The Launch Place’s services and funds to start-up companies that are ready to establish or seeking early stage capital. The Launch Place could potentially invest in the company from its Seed and Pre-Seed Funds. \nIdeaFest is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to attend any part of the day’s activities. Community members of all ages and professions are invited to attend to learn about the region’s startup development resources\, to network with a wide range of business professionals and to explore entrepreneurship as a career option. \nFor additional information\, contact Varun Sadana at vsadana@thelaunchplace.org.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ideafest-business-pitch-competition-2022/
LOCATION:Cottontail Weddings & Events\, 600 Craghead Street\, Danville\, VA 24541\, Danville\, VA\, 24541\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20220325T201119Z
CREATED:20220325T201119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T201119Z
UID:10000483-1650562200-1650571200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Micro Pitch Competition #2
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your Hampton Roads\, VA startup for a chance to be 1 of 3 to qualify for a Shark Tank-style competition in November to win $5\,000!\n\n\nHampton Roads\, VA! Are you interested in pitching your startup? Have a great idea that needs to be heard? Apply to pitch in our Micro Pitch Competition! \nApply at: https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ \nThe top 3 pitchers in this event will win $500 and qualify for our main Start Peninsula event in November\, which will award 3 finalists a $5\,000 prize!  \nHere are the rules of our Micro Pitch Competition: \nApplicants must pitch their startup or a business idea they wish to put into action. \nEach team will have 3 minutes to pitch\, with a 2 minute Q&A session. \nJudges will decide upon the winners\, who will qualify for the main Start Peninsula Shark Tank style event in November. \nA maximum of 10 teams will pitch\, but anyone can attend and watch. To pitch\, first apply at https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ . Once approved\, buy your ticket from this page. Pitch tickets are $50. It is free to attend as an audience member. \nWant to practice for this event? Check out our Pitch Perfect events\, which are designed to help entrepreneurs tailor their pitches for competition. More details at www.startpeninsula.com \nRemember\, a good pitch has the power to transform your dreams into reality! \n* To receive cash prizes\, Micro Pitch winners must attend Start Peninsula main event in November. Additional updates and information about the new Start Peninsula format is available at www.startpeninsula.com\, and our FAQ page\, https://www.startpeninsula.com/faq/. As always\, you can email any questions to start@startpeninsula.com.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/micro-pitch-competition-2-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T210000
DTSTAMP:20220330T214855Z
CREATED:20220330T214855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T214855Z
UID:10000499-1650394800-1650402000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:INNOVATE Cyber Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:COVA CCI and CCI is hosting our Spring 2022 Innovate Cyber Virtual Showcase and Pitch event on Tuesday\, April 19th from 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom.  Once you RSVP\, you will receive a confirmation email with the event Zoom link. \nDuring the Showcase each team will present their solution to their specific challenge and/or issue. \nOur current cohort of over 50 students representing 11 different Virginia colleges and universities have been working in multiple teams to identify a challenge or issue related to cybersecurity. Using the design thinking approach to problem-solving\, they are empowered to express their ideas\, think creatively\, and research within a high-impact team environment to identify solutions. \nYou can learn more about the Innovate Cyber program and meet the current cohort of students here.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/innovate-cyber-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU,Pitch Event,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165945Z
CREATED:20220404T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T165945Z
UID:10000515-1649844000-1649851200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Mason SBDC\n\nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!\n\nDuring this NO-COST webinar you will:\n\n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\, all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T200000
DTSTAMP:20220325T201116Z
CREATED:20220325T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T201116Z
UID:10000482-1649268000-1649275200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect #2
DESCRIPTION:Improve your pitch at this casual and informative workshop. Work alongside entrepreneurs as well as business and communications coaches.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for those participating in Start Peninsula. After all the work you put into your startup\, your ultimate success often depends on the business pitch. Informal ‘elevator pitches’ are the way to sell your business and create relationships that secure future resources. If you want to improve your business pitch\, we are here to help! \nYou will learn: \n• The essential elements of every good pitch \n• How to get people’s attention and keep it \n• How to start\, deliver and articulate your pitch with confidence \nIn addition\, these training workshops are perfect for those interested in our Micro Pitch events\, where you pitch your business idea for a chance to win $500 and qualify for our main event in November to win $5\,000! \nOnline Pitch Perfect Workshops are FREE! Contact start@startpeninsula.com for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect-2-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20220208T210516Z
CREATED:20220208T210516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T210516Z
UID:10000316-1648144800-1648152000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Micro Pitch Competition #1
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your startup for a chance to be 1 of 3 $500 winners\, and qualify for a Shark Tank-style competition in November to win $5\,000!\n\n\nHampton Roads\, VA! Are you interested in pitching your startup? Have a great idea that needs to be heard? Apply to pitch in our Micro Pitch Competition! \nApply at: https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ \nThe top 3 pitchers in this event will win $500 and qualify for our main Start Peninsula event in November\, which will award 3 finalists a $5\,000 prize!  \nHere are the rules of our Micro Pitch Competition: \nApplicants must pitch their startup or a business idea they wish to put into action. \nEach team will have 3 minutes to pitch\, with a 2 minute Q&A session. \nJudges will decide upon the winners\, who will qualify for the main Start Peninsula Shark Tank style event in November. \nA maximum of 10 teams will pitch\, but anyone can attend and watch. To pitch\, first apply at https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ . Once approved\, buy your ticket from this page. Pitch tickets are $50. It is free to attend as an audience member. \nWant to practice for this event? Check out our Pitch Perfect events\, which are designed to help entrepreneurs tailor their pitches for competition. More details at www.startpeninsula.com \nRemember\, a good pitch has the power to transform your dreams into reality! \n* To receive cash prizes\, Micro Pitch winners must attend Start Peninsula main event in November. Additional updates and information about the new Start Peninsula format is available at www.startpeninsula.com\, and our FAQ page\, https://www.startpeninsula.com/faq/. As always\, you can email any questions to start@startpeninsula.com.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/micro-pitch-competition-1/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T123000
DTSTAMP:20220103T172309Z
CREATED:20211230T184919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T172309Z
UID:10000218-1647073800-1647088200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Ignite Business Series Pitch Competition: Audience Registration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Council Member Sabrina Wooten\, young adults with new business ideas will pitch in the first Ignite Business Series pitch event.\n\n\nAs part of the Ignite Business Series seminars hosted by Council Member\nSabrina Wooten\, this event highlights young adults with new business ideas\nin the spirit of the City of Virginia Beach’s overall arching goal to promote\nentrepreneurship. Register here to be part of the studio audience! This event is FREE and open to the public. \nWant to apply to pitch? Email thehive@vbgov.com.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ignite-business-series-pitch-competition-audience-registration-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach Convention Center\, 1000 19th Street\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T200000
DTSTAMP:20220208T204906Z
CREATED:20220208T204906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T204906Z
UID:10000315-1646848800-1646856000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect #1
DESCRIPTION:Improve your pitch at this casual and informative workshop. Work alongside entrepreneurs as well as business and communications coaches.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for those participating in Start Peninsula. After all the work you put into your startup\, your ultimate success often depends on the business pitch. Informal ‘elevator pitches’ are the way to sell your business and create relationships that secure future resources. If you want to improve your business pitch\, we are here to help! \nYou will learn: \n• The essential elements of every good pitch \n• How to get people’s attention and keep it \n• How to start\, deliver and articulate your pitch with confidence \nIn addition\, these training workshops are perfect for those interested in our Micro Pitch events\, where you pitch your business idea for a chance to win $500 and qualify for our main event in November to win $5\,000! \nOnline Pitch Perfect Workshops are FREE! Contact start@startpeninsula.com for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-perfect-1/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T130000
DTSTAMP:20220228T125946Z
CREATED:20220207T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T125946Z
UID:10000262-1646049600-1646053200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Start Peninsula Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Start Peninsula 2022 is about to kick-off! Here’s everything you’ll need to know.\n\n\nStart Peninsula is a series of pitch competitions for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs located within Hampton Roads\, Virginia. In this information session\, we’ll go over everything you need to know in order to increase your chances of success. We will discuss the following: \nDates \nWho is able to participate \nPitch Perfect \nMicro Pitch format \nMentors \nThe final event \nAnd leave time for your questions
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/start-peninsula-info-session-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Pitch Event,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T123000
DTSTAMP:20211020T125714Z
CREATED:20211020T125714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T125714Z
UID:10000137-1637397000-1637411400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Ignite Business Series Pitch Competition: Audience Registration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Council Member Sabrina Wooten\, young adults with new business ideas will pitch in the first Ignite Business Series pitch event.\n\n\nAs part of the Ignite Business Series seminars hosted by Council Member\n Sabrina Wooten\, this event highlights young adults with new business ideas\n in the spirit of the City of Virginia Beach’s overall arching goal to promote\n entrepreneurship. Register here to be part of the studio audience! This event is FREE and open to the public. \nWant to apply to pitch? Email thehive@vbgov.com.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ignite-business-series-pitch-competition-audience-registration/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce Street\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T193000
DTSTAMP:20211103T191134Z
CREATED:20211103T191134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T191134Z
UID:10000178-1636531200-1636572600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Virginia will showcase innovative high-growth\, main street\, and student companies in the Commonwealth\n\n\nThe inaugural Pitch Virginia event\, powered by Activation Capital\, will take place on Wednesday\, November 10 at the newly opened Shift Retail Lab\, an initiative of the VCU da Vinci Center.  Kicking off with a design thinking workshop in the morning\, the day will be filled with pitches from high growth\, main street and student companies competing for $15\,000 of prize money\, concluding with the grand opening event of the Shift Retail Lab at VCU with a cocktail networking event and open house tours of the space in the evening.  These events are an official activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week\, an international movement to empower entrepreneurs and help make it possible for anyone\, anywhere to start and scale.\n \nPitch Virginia is an opportunity to highlight the entrepreneurs and startup companies in the Commonwealth.  The contest will feature three categories: high growth startups\, main street companies\, and student-owned ventures.  Capital One is sponsoring the event and donated $15\,000 in cash prizes for winning companies.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-virginia/
LOCATION:1235 W Broad St\, 1235 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA 23220\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, US
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T150000
DTSTAMP:20210928T153019Z
CREATED:20210928T153019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T153019Z
UID:10000039-1636027200-1636038000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Virginia SBDC: Pitch Preview
DESCRIPTION:Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.\nCAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2021\, with accredited angel investors in attendance. This is the final event in the 2021 series.  There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors.\n \nFive applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event\, held the first Thursday of the selected months\, between 12:00-3:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty-minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels\, 15-minute pitch\, and 10 minutes for feedback. The November 4 event will most likely be a virtual event hosted on Zoom; hosted by Central Virginia SBDC in Charlottesville\, VA.  More details will be provided regarding location closer to the event date.\n \n**This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.**\n \nFor more detailed qualification information and to apply\, please read\, and if eligible\, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply\, emailcontact@cvsbdc.org to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting.  Deadline to apply: October 25 at midnight.\n \nAPPLY for November 4 Event: Pitch Preview Application – November 4\, 2021 (google.com)
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virginia-sbdc-pitch-preview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T200000
DTSTAMP:20210910T184605Z
CREATED:20210910T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T184605Z
UID:10000029-1635962400-1635969600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Championship Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The top 12 Founders from our Micro Pitch competition will compete for 3\, $5\,000 prizes!\n\n\nThe stage is set for our Championship Pitch Event! Over the last 9 months\, Start Peninsula has heard 40+ Founders pitch their business ideas. Now\, only 12 Founders remain to showdown in this shark-tank style pitch competition.  \nWho will take home the 3 seperate first place prizes of $5\,000? Which Founder is leading the next unicorn company out of Hampton Roads? This event is a must-see. And\, the best part is\, the event will be held virtually on Zoom! \nYou do not want to miss out! Reserve your FREE tickets for the Start Peninsula Championship Pitch Event TODAY! \nLearn more about Start Peninsula
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/championship-pitch-event/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T200000
DTSTAMP:20210910T182321Z
CREATED:20210910T182321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T182321Z
UID:10000143-1633543200-1633550400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Micro Pitch Competition #4
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your startup for a chance to be 1 of 3 $500 winners\, and qualify for a Shark Tank-style competition in November to win $5\,000!\n\n\nYou must Apply to Pitch at: https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ \nHampton Roads\, VA! Are you interested in pitching your startup? Have a great idea that needs to be heard? Apply to pitch in our Micro Pitch Competition! \nApply to Pitch at: https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ \nThe top 3 pitchers in this event will win $500 and qualify for our main Start Peninsula event in November\, which will award 3 finalists a $5\,000 prize!  \nHere are the rules of our Micro Pitch Competition: \nApplicants must pitch their startup or a business idea they wish to put into action. \nEach team will have 3 minutes to pitch\, with a 2 minute Q&A session. \nJudges will decide upon the winners\, who will qualify for the main Start Peninsula Shark Tank style event in November. \nA maximum of 10 teams will pitch\, but anyone can attend and watch. To pitch\, first apply at https://www.startpeninsula.com/pitch-application/ . Once approved\, buy your ticket from this page. Pitch tickets are $50. It is free to attend as an audience member. \nWant to practice for this event? Check out our Pitch Perfect events\, which are designed to help entrepreneurs tailor their pitches for competition. More details at www.startpeninsula.com \nRemember\, a good pitch has the power to transform your dreams into reality! \n* To receive cash prizes\, Micro Pitch winners must attend Start Peninsula main event in November. Additional updates and information about the new Start Peninsula format is available at www.startpeninsula.com\, and our FAQ page\, https://www.startpeninsula.com/faq/.  \nAs always\, you can email any questions to start@startpeninsula.com.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/micro-pitch-competition-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Peninsula":MAILTO:start@startpeninsula.com
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