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All-Star Pitch Battle - Michigan Edition

Sep 18, 7:00 – 10:00 PM (UTC)

Grand Rapids

Arts Marketplace at Studio Park, 121 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, 49503

Arts Marketplace, 121 Ionia Ave SW Ste 125 Join us at Studio Park in downtown GR for an unforgettable day of big ideas and bold ambition at the Global All-Star Pitch Battle: Michigan Chapter.s Thursday, September 18. Amidst TechWeek GR, top early-stage founders will go head-to-head pitching to a panel of leading VCs and tech operators.

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About this event

Ready to Pitch at Studio Park in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids at the Startup Grind Global All-Star Pitch Battle?

75+ chapters around the world competing.....

🎤 Want to pitch? We have 10 exclusive spots for the first founders to purchase a Pitch Ticket.

To qualify, you must be Pre-Seed to Series A, or bootstrapped with strong revenue / potential / traction. All industries are welcome.

🌐 Submit your application here:

https://airtable.com/appxzBECTclOdlCMV/pagPWgo85HUuyCkN8/form

🚀 Format: 2 minute elevator pitch. One winner - progresses to the Semi Finals.

📝 Judging from Rio Hodges at Antler & Niamh O'Donnell of Unusual Ventures - two of the most active early-stage funds.

🎟 Tickets are FREE 

🚀 The Global Final will take place on October 1, during the virtual AI Summit. Pitching in front of an esteemed judging panel of investors, and thousands of attendees eager to see who the Champion will be!

Early-stage investors will attend and judge so plenty of pitching and networking to be done throughout the evening!

Expect real feedback, strong connections, and inspiration. Whether you're building, backing, or just curious — come for the view, stay for the vision.

** THIS EVENT IS A PART OF The Grand Impact: A Tech, Arts, & Community Takeover, presented by Midwest House, GR Giving Day, and Startup Grind as a part of Tech Week GR. **

When

When

Thursday, September 18, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (UTC)

Where

Where

Arts Marketplace at Studio Park
121 Ionia Avenue Southwest
Grand Rapids, 49503

Organizers

  • Corey Hart, Startup Grind

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Renee De Haan

    Principal Financial Group

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Vanessa Mahoney

    Wanderstar Marketing

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Whitney Allred

    WhitMarie Media

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Jennifer Castro

    Chief of Staff

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