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26 listed worldwide, in date order.

FREE! Pitch Practice: How to Pitch to Investors and Get the Deal

Pitch EventFundraisingOnline
19:00
Online, United States
Silicon Valley AR, VR and Content Entrepreneurs

This online pitch event explains how to present your startup to investors and secure funding. It is designed for founders who want to improve their pitching skills and understand the investor perspective. Participants gain practical advice to enhance their chances of getting deals.

FoundersPitchingOnlineFree to Attend

Demo Night @ WorkOS (August)

Pitch EventIn personFree
17:30America / Los Angeles
WorkOS, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Luma San Francisco

Participants demonstrate live demos of projects including side projects, internal tools, and open source work. The event is for builders and creators interested in sharing their work and receiving community feedback. Attendees can meet others who are building technology projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

FoundersPitchingFree to AttendOperators

SummerUP – Launch your startup from 0 to 1 | One Week of Building & Selling

HackathonIn personFree
10:00Europe / Berlin
CODE University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnNetworking

Reality Check: Pitch Your Idea to 10 Real People

Demo DayAI & Machine LearningConsumer & CommerceIn personFree
10:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

Founders bring their ideas, landing pages, prototypes, or MVPs and pitch them directly to real potential users to get clear, structured feedback on what users understand, find confusing, and whether they would use the product. This event helps early-stage founders validate their concepts through direct user interaction. The goal is to improve product understanding and fit before further development.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingFree to Attend

👾 Hack with VoiceOS | $5k in OpenAI Credits

HackathonAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
10:00America / Los Angeles
Frontier Tower 🧑‍🚀, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Luma San Francisco

This hackathon challenges students, creators, founders, PMs, and engineers to build voice-first AI applications using VoiceOS. Participants develop projects in a day and pitch to YC judges to win OpenAI credits and cash prizes. The event fosters creativity in voice AI technology and encourages feedback on the VoiceOS launch.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnFree to Attend

Pixel Pitch - Jerusalem Games Showcase

Pitch EventIn personFree
18:30Asia / Jerusalem
HAMIFFAL‭, Jerusalem, Israel
Luma Tel Aviv-Yafo

Teams in the first Pixel Pitch cohort present playable games developed over ten weeks of collaboration and feedback. Attendees can test the games, meet the creators, and provide feedback to influence further development. The event welcomes game makers, players, and curious community members interested in Jerusalem’s game creation scene.

PitchingFree to Attend

[ONLINE] Informative session for Startups - TAAC 10 Pitch Competition

CompetitionOnline
12:00Europe / Zurich
Online, Switzerland
Startup Investor Accelerator Switzerland

This online info session explains the TAAC 10 Pitch Competition for startups. Founders can learn about eligibility, the application and selection process, pitch format, and what to expect during the program. The session includes a live Q&A to address common questions from founders.

FoundersPitchingOnlineFree to Attend

Founders & Funders: SLC VC Reverse Pitch

Pitch EventFundraisingIn personFree
18:00
Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, United States
Luma Salt Lake City

Investors pitch their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, and portfolio highlights directly to founders at this networking event. It is designed for founders looking to understand what VCs seek and to connect with multiple investors in one setting. Attendees gain insight into investor priorities and have opportunities to network with peers and funders.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

FREE! Pitch Practice: How to Pitch to Investors and Get the Deal

Pitch EventFundraisingOnline
19:00
Online, United States
Silicon Valley AR, VR and Content Entrepreneurs

This online event teaches startup founders how to craft and deliver effective pitches to investors. Participants will learn key pitch elements including elevator pitches, pitch decks, and investor expectations. It is designed to help founders improve their fundraising outcomes and increase their chances of securing investment.

FoundersPitchingOnlineFree to Attend

Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Office HoursFundraisingOnline
22:00
Online, United States
StartupCouncil.org DenverTech Entrepreneurs & Investors

Startup founders can bring their questions about fundraising, investor pitching, product/market fit, and company building to a free monthly livestream office hours session. Angel investor Scott Fox provides expert advice and feedback to help founders navigate startup challenges and grow their ventures. This event is designed to increase access to innovation and investment opportunities for diverse founders worldwide.

FoundersPitchingFemale FoundersFirst-Time Founders

Pitching Clinic

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
Finland
Business Tampere

Participants learn how to craft a strong, investor-ready pitch by understanding what to say, how to say it, and how to structure the message effectively. The event includes an opportunity to deliver a 3-minute pitch and receive constructive feedback to refine delivery and boost confidence. It is designed for founders preparing to engage investors and improve their fundraising skills.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnFree to Attend

Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Office HoursFundraisingOnline
06:00
Online, South Africa
StartupCouncil.org Cape Town Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors

Startup founders can ask fundraising and business growth questions to angel investor Scott Fox in a free monthly online video office hours session. The event offers expert advice on topics like raising venture capital, pitch practice, and product/market fit. It supports a diverse group including first-time, female, and minority founders worldwide interested in startup strategy and networking.

FoundersPitchingFemale FoundersFirst-Time Founders

LevelUp: A Night to Elevate StartUps

NetworkingIn person
18:00
WeWork Office Space & Coworking, Las Vegas, United States
StartUp Vegas

LevelUp is an event where local startup founders present their companies to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs who provide feedback and mentorship. The event is designed for anyone interested in entrepreneurship to learn, connect, and support one another in the Las Vegas Valley. Attendees have opportunities for pitching and networking in a friendly environment that encourages growth in the startup ecosystem.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Kaasstad Kapitaal – Live pitchmiddag

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
14:00Europe / Amsterdam
Theater de Vest, Alkmaar, Netherlands
BAN Nederland (Business Angels Netwerken Nederland)

Kaasstad Kapitaal is a live pitch event held in Alkmaar where startups present their ideas to an audience. The event targets founders and investors interested in early-stage funding opportunities. Attendees can gain insight into new ventures and network while enjoying food and drinks after the pitches.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsFree to Attend

CMU S4: Swartz Student Startup Showcase

MeetupIn personFree
12:00
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This student startup showcase features over two dozen CMU student-founded companies presenting their innovations and solutions. Attendees can engage directly with founders to learn about emerging technologies and startups. The event is open to everyone and offers snacks and drinks in a casual exhibition setting.

PitchingFree to AttendStudents & Researchers

Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Office HoursFundraisingOnline
06:00
Online, South Africa
StartupCouncil.org Cape Town Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors

This event offers startup founders live fundraising and strategy advice from angel investor Scott Fox. It is designed for founders seeking help with pitching, raising venture capital, and building their startups. Attendees can get expert feedback, practice their investor pitches, and engage in Q&A to advance their ventures.

FoundersPitchingFemale FoundersOnline

Find a Cofounder / Help or Join a Tech Startup

EventOnline
19:00
Online, United States
LA Startup Founders & Tech Professionals

This event connects startup founders and tech professionals to pitch their business ideas and collaborate in breakout sessions. Founders receive feedback and support from peers across roles such as developers, marketers, and designers. Attendees can join to find cofounders, help startups, or explore new projects in a casual, interactive setting.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingNetworking

Find a Cofounder / Help or Join a Tech Startup

EventOnline
19:00
Online, United States
D.C. Startup Founders & Tech Professionals

Startups founders pitch their business ideas to an audience of tech professionals including developers, designers, and marketers. Founders receive real-time feedback and breakout sessions to workshop and build their startups. This event is designed to facilitate collaboration and support for early-stage tech startups in a grassroots online setting.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingOnline

Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Tech Startup

EventOnline
10:00
Online, Australia
Brisbane Startup Founders and Tech Professionals

This event connects startup founders, developers, designers, marketers, and other tech ecosystem participants to pitch startup ideas and collaborate. Founders present their business challenges and needs, then engage in breakout rooms for focused feedback and support. It enables early-stage founders to access real-time input and potential collaborators in a community-driven format.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingHands-On

Anvil November Founder Showcase

CompetitionIn personFree
18:00
Avenu: Meyran, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

The Anvil November Founder Showcase highlights the progress of founders completing the Anvil Founder Coaching Program in Pittsburgh. Founders present their ventures and connect with the local startup community to celebrate achievements and build relationships. This event supports founder development and networking in the Pittsburgh startup ecosystem.

FoundersPitchingSeedFree to Attend

LevelUp: A Night to Elevate StartUps

NetworkingIn person
18:00
WeWork Office Space & Coworking, Las Vegas, United States
StartUp Vegas

LevelUp is an event where local startup founders present their companies to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs who provide feedback, guidance, and possible investment. It is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, startups, and community support in Las Vegas. Attendees come to connect, learn, and receive mentorship in a collaborative environment.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Find a Cofounder / Help or Join a Tech Startup

EventOnline
20:00
Online, United States
D.C. Startup Founders & Tech Professionals

This event enables startup founders and tech professionals to pitch their business ideas and receive real-time feedback in breakout rooms. It is designed for early-stage founders, developers, and others in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or support tech startups. Attendees engage in collaborative workshops to help founders refine their solutions and overcome challenges.

FoundersIdea StagePitchingOnline