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🚀 The All-Star Pitch Battle Is Coming to FriscoWe’re putting our city on the global map.This fall, Startup Grind Frisco ...
🚀 The All-Star Pitch Battle Is Coming to Frisco
We’re putting our city on the global map.
This fall, Startup Grind Frisco is hosting a local pitch battle—your shot to go from neighborhood standout to global-stage founder.
On October 1st, the All-Star Pitch Battle Final will open AI Summit 2025, featuring the world’s top early-stage startups pitching live in front of elite VCs, operators, and founders. And yes—you could be one of them.
One Frisco startup will rise to represent our chapter and face off with the best from around the world.
It’s your chance to shine—and we’re handing you the mic.
🌟 Only 3 startups will pitch live at AI Summit
Will you be the one from Frisco?
🌍 How It Works
🔹 Frisco Chapter Pitch Battle: September 15–19
Hosted by Startup Grind Frisco — one startup will be crowned Startup of the Year – Frisco and move on to semi-finals.
🔹 Virtual Semi-Finals: September 24
Chapter winners compete by industry in a global virtual showdown.
🔹 Global Final at AI Summit: October 1
Top startups pitch live on the Main Stage in front of the world’s best investors and builders.
🏆 What You Win
✅ Title: Startup of the Year – Frisco
âś… Live pitch at AI Summit 2025
âś… Global exposure + media coverage
âś… 1:1 meetings with VCs (facilitated by SG HQ)
âś… VIP Pass to Startup Grind Global 2026 in Silicon Valley
âś… Ultimate founder bragging rights
đź“… Key Dates
🗓️ Apply by: August 29, 2025
🗓️ Frisco Pitch Battle: September 15–19
🗓️ Virtual Semi-Finals: September 24
🗓️ AI Summit Final: October 1
🌎 Not in Frisco? Just select “Other” in the form and enter your city—we’ll do our best to slot you into a virtual regional battle.
👉 Apply here to pitch
đź“Ť Want to follow along or get involved? Head to startupgrind.com/frisco
Let’s show the world what Frisco is building.
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