Apply to pitch for $10K cash

Posted by Paul Riat | Oct 11, 2022 | Releases | 0

Apply to pitch for $10K cash

TechSTL is hosting the inaugural Pitch Breakfast where 5 Tech Startups will compete for $10,000. BIPOC Founders of technology or tech-enabled companies will each present a 5 minute pitch to a panel of investors, with one winning company taking home the entire cash prize.

Want to Pitch? Applications are due by October 26th at 11:59 PM, with the 5 selected presenters notified by October 30th of their acceptance. Considered Startups must:

Have BIPOC Founders or Co-Founders
Be tech-based or tech-enabled
Have an MVP to show or demo upon request
Have not received any equity investment prior (non-dilutive equity is allowed)

Pitch Breakfast will take place from 9-11 AM on Wednesday, November 16th as part of the STL Startup Week lineup of events. Coffee and light breakfast items will be available at the event, hosted at Cafebiz 618 in Fairview Heights, IL. The full lineup of judges will be shared soon.

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Paul Riat

Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.