Start Here Pitch Competition

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

37 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4233, United States | Cookeville, TN

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Come cheer on the next wave of entrepreneurs in the Upper Cumberland!
Join us for the Start Here Pitch Competition on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm at 37 Cedar in Cookeville.
Six finalists will pitch their big ideas live on stage for a chance to win $10,000, $5,000, or $2,500—plus the opportunity to pitch to the Upper Cumberland Angel Investors Fund.
This event is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week and shines a spotlight on innovation, creativity, and the future of business right here in our region.
✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to the public
✅ A night full of inspiration and big ideas
Come ready to be inspired, network with local leaders, and celebrate what’s being built in the Upper Cumberland!
👉 RSVP today and mark your calendar. Let’s pack the place and support our entrepreneurs!
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37 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4233, United States

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