Fall 2024 Pitch Night

Looking to learn more about emerging startups in our local ecosystem? Join us on Pitch Night at Dew Drop Inn—a chance for you to attend an exciting event where innovative ideas take the stage!

Pitch Night, sponsored by JP MORGAN CHASE and DELL For Startups, is a semiannual pitch competition where select early-stage founders in the current * program compete for a cash prize that will help them turn their ideas into scalable businesses.

During the competition, founders will pitch their startups to a judging panel and a live (and virtual) audience. Each founder will have 5 minutes to pitch, followed by a 5 minute Q&A from the judges. These companies will be evaluated based on their company concept, validation, business model, and market knowledge.

Join us for this evening event on DATE NOW TBD, at Dew Drop Inn to connect with entrepreneurial-minded individuals, engage with business leaders and investors, network with fellow founders, and more!

* Thank you to our generous sponsors, Dell for Startups and JPMorgan Chase, for their invaluable support of Pitch Night. Their commitment to fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs makes this event possible, providing an essential platform for aspiring founders to showcase their visions and connect with industry leaders. We are grateful for their dedication to driving growth in our startup community and their belief in the power of new ideas. *

Agenda:
5:30PM - 6:00PM — Doors Open & Networking
6:00PM - 8:00PM — Pitch Night Introductions & Pitching Begins
8:00PM - 8:30PM — Judges Deliberate & Winner Announced
8:30 PM- 9:00PM — Celebratory Happy Hour & Networking

IDEAinstitute Pitch Night is an in-person event. Livestream viewing will be available for remote viewers. Register today to receive updates and more information about this event, including the livestream event link.

*IDEAinstitute is a 10-week, idea-stage accelerator that introduces innovative entrepreneurs and first-time startup founders to the tools they need to turn an idea into a scalable venture. This accelerator runs two times per year, one in spring and one in fall; find more information on our website.

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champions innovation and entrepreneurship in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South. Since its founding in 2000, The Idea Village has supported over 18,000 entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and access to capital. Alumni companies have generated more than $2 billion in regional economic impact. A 501c3 non-profit, The Idea Village provides business accelerator programs that guide startups from the idea stage through venture capital rounds. The Idea Village works every day to cultivate a robust startup community and create an inclusive, vibrant, and future-driven economy.

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