Launchpad COLA Pitch Night!

December's Tech on Tap 🍻 is getting turned up to 💯 !

SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Come see what Columbia is building! The exciting culmination of our 12-week tech incubator will feature:

• A chance to meet all Fall 2025 graduating founders and learn about their game-changing startup (and vote on your favorite to win a special prize).
• Hear 3-minute stage pitches from this cohort’s top startups!
• Local Founders, investors, community leaders, and maybe a few surprises.
• Drinks and light bites on us.

Come be a part of the celebration and help us LAUNCH these founders into their next chapter!

TICKETS ARE FREE BUT LIMITED: Register for your ticket today!

Approximate Program:

• 5:00pm Doors (and bar) open.
• 5:00-5:45pm “Expo Hall” style meet the founders and vote on your favorite
• 5:45-7:00pm Core Program.
  Graduation, awards, and investor-ready pitches from top cohort graduates.
• 7:00-8:00pm Reception
  Drinks, food, connections, and meet and celebrate with the founders!

This is for you if:

• You're building, growing, or scaling a tech company
• You (or someone you know) is an investor
• You're a community leader, economic development leader, or anyone who wants to see the thriving prosperity of Columbia and South Carolina.
• You're a technology professional looking to connect with Columbia's tech scene

Save your spot today!

Info: While you have drinks and light bites, move around the room to meet all graduating founders and learn about their companies. There will be interactive participation and a special prize!

Info: The big moment! We'll move to the stage for a brief celebration of all graduating founders, and the TOP graduating startups will present their 3-minute investor-ready pitches of their business! We'll present a few awards and keep it energetic and lively.

Info: Celebrate the founders and Columbia with meaningful connections and conversations!

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