Sep 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (UTC)
Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area
The first (of three) industry category battles of the day, featuring all Chapter winners in the Software and AI space. The top startup will advance to the Final on October 1 at the Startup Grind AI Summit.
The SG All-Star Pitch Battle Semi-Finals presented by Carta & HubSpot for Startups, happening virtually on September 24, will showcase top startups from SG Chapter battles worldwide. Each Semi-Final winner will compete live for a spot in THE FINAL on October 1 at the Startup Grind AI Summit, in front of a 5,000-strong tech audience.
This high-energy event highlights innovation and talent on a global stage, narrowing down the best contenders who will advance to the SG All-Star Pitch Battle Final on October 1.
What are the Industry Category Semi-Finals?
In the spirit of competition, excellence, and global innovation, the All-Star Pitch Battle will feature three semi-final tracks, each representing a core industry category in the tech startup ecosystem.
Startups will be assigned to one industry category, and each semi-final will bring together investors and experts who specialize in that space, ensuring tailored feedback and real alignment between founders and funders. This Semi-Final is all about Software & AI Startups building AI agents, digital products, platforms, and intelligent systems. Includes:
Format:
The top Software and AI startups from around the world will pitch their vision, innovation, and potential in a fast-paced format: 1 minute, 1 slide.
⏲️ 7:00 AM PT / 4 PM WAT / 3 PM GMT / 10 AM ET / 9 AM BRT / 7 AM PT / 7:30 PM IST / 10 PM SGT
Here’s what’s next:
📅 Semi-Finals: September 24th
👥 Judged by top investors within the Software and AI Industry Category
🔥 Only 1 startup will advance to the Grand Final on October 1st at the Startup Grind AI Summit to pitch live in front of a 5k tech audience, and Silicon Valley VCs.
Apply to compete here, and register to attend The Final here.
✨ Meet the Startups! This wave of founders is stepping up from:
🇺🇸 Naples, USA
🇪🇬 Mansoura, Egypt
🇮🇱 Tel Aviv, Israel
🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile
🇺🇸 Colorado Springs, USA
🇺🇸 Chicago, USA
🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, USA
🇮🇹 Veneto, Italy
🇪🇨 Cuenca, Ecuador
🇮🇩 Bali, Indonesia
🇲🇽 Monterrey, Mexico
🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador
🇺🇸 Silicon Valley, USA
🇺🇸 Portland, USA
🇺🇸 New York City, USA
Good luck! #keepgrinding
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