ROC the Room Summer Pitch Battle

Thursday, August 27, 2020, 9:00 – 10:30 PM UTC

See founders pitch their startups for the chance for fame and glory! Let's show the world Genesee Valley is the next Silicon Valley!!! Free one-year memberships to Startup Grind's Startup Program with content, workshops and access to Silicon Valley founders, VC's and Tech Partners for the winning team AND entry into the global Pitch Battle.

Virtual event

About this event

STARTUPS - APPLY TO PITCH HERE

Round 1: Submit your 1 minute pitch video by 8/21

Round 2: 5 startups pitch at our local virtual event on 8/27

See founders pitch their startups for the chance for fame and glory! Let's show the world Genesee Valley is the next Silicon Valley!!!

PRIZE

One-year memberships to Startup Grind's Startup Program with content, workshops and access to Silicon Valley founders, VC's and Tech Partners for the winning team AND entry into the global Pitch Battle.  

STARTUP GRIND STARTUP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Get Access:

  • Exposure & direct introduction opportunities to top investors + partners
  • Members-only partner offers ($115k+ value) upon sign-up
  • Private online member forum

Get Education:

  • Weekly members-only virtual workshops, keynotes, and discussions from leading experts
  • Access to Startup Grind Mentorship Program

Get Exposure:

  • Brand promotion opportunities to Startup Grind’s 1.2M+ audience (blog, social channels and more)
  • Opportunity to contribute as a writer on SG Medium – recognized as top 5 publications on Medium

Learn more - https://about.startupgrind.com/membership/

Check out what happened

Judges

  • Jordan Jocius

    Founder Institute Waterloo

    Director

  • Marnie Lavigne

    Launch NY

  • Luke Madden

    Microsoft

    US Surface Portfolio Product Marketing Manager,

  • Mattaniah Harp

    Tekkiner

When

When

Thursday, August 27, 2020
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM UTC

Agenda

9:00 PMWelcome & Intros
9:15 PMPitches begin
9:45 PMJudging and Breakouts
10:00 PMWinners Announced

Organizers

  • Michael Thaney

    Startup Grind

    Director

  • Douglas Kellermeyer

    Partnerships Lead

  • Ami Berger

    Startup Grind

    Tech Founder

  • Jack Cavanaugh

    Ecosystem Builder

  • Ananth Prajval Tallavajhula

    SchoolQuizz

    Community Manager

  • gabrielle peck

    Creative Lead

  • Adham Mashaly

    Marketing Lead

  • Joshua Batres

    Tech Talent & Strategy

    Community Outreach Lead