All startups who have launched, planning to launch, probably should launch, dreaming of launching, contemplating to launch, wondering if they should launch, wishing they actually had a startup to launch are invited to THE 5th Annual Startup Grind Launch Party. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– How it works... The Startups. We will give 7-10 startup founders the virtual stage for 3-minutes so they can tell the world about the problem they solve, their solution, their secret sauce, the market opportunity, their traction, and their team. There will be investors, so be prepared to answer questions! Want to pitch your startup? Submit your application here by Aug. 13: https://forms.gle/kNFhCh2GTxeyc4iw7 The Investors. We are lucky to have two impressive guest judges in Jackie DiMonte from Chicago Ventures, Nishad Parmar from LOUD Capital, and Mike Asem from M25 to give insights and feedback on each pitch. They will help founders understand what worked, what could be done better, and what it takes to land an investment from an investor like them. Everyone Else. You play a huge role in this. You get to vote on the startup you liked the best and pick the winner. The Winning Startup. The winning startup takes home a $2100 equity-free cash prize courtesy of the Startup Hypeman pitch fund, access to the Startup Grind Startup Membership Community. We also have great prizes for the runners-up. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Who: Founders, Co-founders, Team Members & Startup Enthusiasts What: Launch Party - Summer 2021 Where: From your couch, deck, the comfort of your own home, anywhere you have wifi! When: Thursday, August 31st, 6-8 pm CST ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Want to LAUNCH your business? Submit your application here by Aug. 13: https://forms.gle/2yjgHPk5RZrSKXN88
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