Startup Summit World Record Challenge

Three minutes. Five slides. One world record attempt.

On 20–22 January 2027, 970 founders from around the world will pitch back to back in a single, non-stop, 48-hour live stream. Together, we are attempting to set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest pitch marathon.

You can be one of them. From your desk. Anywhere on the planet.

Your 3 Minutes On the World Stage

Every participant gets a live 3-minute slot in front of a global audience. No travel, no stage fright logistics, just you, your five slides and your story.

What You Get

• A live 3-minute pitch slot in the 48-hour broadcast
• A full recording of your pitch to keep and share
• A profile in the official startup directory, featured for one year
• Eligibility for a digital participant certificate (subject to completion and verification)
• Your name in the record attempt: you are part of the 970

No Competition. No Eliminations. No Judging.

This is not a contest. Everyone who shows up and pitches counts toward the record, and every pitch gets the same stage.

The 5-slide Format

Problem → Opportunity → Solution → Team → Ask

Keep it simple, keep it sharp. In your Ask, say how much you are raising and what it will fund.

How It Works

1. Register on this page (970 places only)
2. Submit your startup information
3. Prepare your 5 slides
4. Get your pitch time (assigned, not chosen)
5. Complete a quick technical check
6. Pitch live and make history

Who Should Join

Founders who are actively building and raising, have a clear funding ask, and can pitch live in English within 3 minutes at their assigned time. Open to founders from any country.

Event Details

• When: 20–22 January 2027, 48 continuous hours
• Where: Live online, worldwide
• Format: 3-minute pitches, 5 slides, in English
• Places: up to 970 founders [confirm]
• Broadcast: live from Unicorn Factory Lisboa [confirm]

Why Take Part

• Visibility: pitch to a global live audience and get a year-long profile in the startup directory
• Content: walk away with your full pitch recording, ready for your site, deck and socials
• Story: "I pitched in a Guinness World Records attempt" is a line that opens doors
• Community: meet a worldwide network of founders who showed up for the same moment

The Small Print (Please Read)

To keep the attempt valid, every participant needs to: be actively raising, give accurate information, follow the 5-slide structure, pitch in English within 3 minutes, join at the assigned time, complete the technical check, and present genuine content. Pitch times are assigned and cannot be changed. Missing your slot may mean losing your place.

This is an attempt. Any record title is subject to verification and approval by Guinness World Records.

Only 970 Places. Secure Yours Now.