Grid110 x HumanBulb: Finale Pitch Competition
Join us for the Finale Pitch Competition! Witness California-based entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas and compete for a grand prize. The official winner will secure a chance to pitch in front of hundreds of investors and an unparalleled opportunity to secure thousands in funding.
The format of these pitches will follow the format of the HumanBulb Start Up Regional Competition: 2 min pitching, 3 mins Q+A, with pitch deck.
➡️ IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PITCH: please fill out all the registration questions when you register for the event here on Luma. Those who do not submit these materials will not be considered to pitch, however they are welcome to join the session and learn by watching others pitch. Prepare to give a 2-minute pitch about your company (with your pitch deck), and you will have 3 minutes of live Q&A from our judges.
PLEASE NOTE: Registering and submitting to pitch does not guarantee you a spot to pitch. If you are selected to pitch, you will be notified via email within a week before the event. Please reach out to marli@grid110.org if you have any questions.
EVENT SERIES - make it all the way for a chance at a $1 million USD investment prize. ⬇️
This event is a part of a 3-Part Pitch Series designed to help California founders craft their pitch, build a compelling pitch deck and compete for a grand prize:
⭐️ Art of the Pitch: Wed. April 3 | 12PM PT - RSVP HERE
⭐️ Building a Compelling Pitch Deck: Tues. April 9 | 12PM PT - RSVP HERE
⭐️ Pitch Practice: Thurs. April 11 | 6PM PT - RSVP HERE
⭐️ Pitch Competition: Tues. April 16 | 6PM PT -(this event)
Winner will secure a spot to compete in the Startup World Cup OC/LA Regional Competition on April 30th, at UCI. The champion of this regional competition will advance to the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco for a $1 million USD investment prize. 🚀
🚨 Those who compete in this virtual pitch competition and do not win, are still eligible and encouraged to apply for the OC/LA Regional Competition. ➡️ STARTUP WORLD CUP APPLICATION: HERE
About Grid110
Grid110 is an economic and community development nonprofit dedicated to creating clearer pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Their mission is to foster the most thriving, inviting & inclusive community for entrepreneurs by making the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Through their no-cost, no-equity accelerator programs, Grid110 provides founders with a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, expert mentorship, and crucial resources. It has supported 300+ companies that have raised more than $123 million since its creation in 2015. Ninety-four percent of companies supported by Grid110 are led by women and entrepreneurs of color.
About HumanBulb
HumanBulb is a nonprofit organization with the mission of unleashing innovation through equity-focused innovation entrepreneurship education and acceleration programs for youth and professionals. They believe teaching Innovation Entrepreneurship to girls, BIPOC & LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 is vital because (1) they are severely underrepresented in the startup ecosystems and gaining necessary skills and knowledge can reverse this trend, (2) they gain exposure to STEM topics and comfort with new technologies which are vital in the future of work and necessary for closing economic equity gaps, (3) Innovation Entrepreneurship teaches a both a global mindset and adaptability to change which is necessary in the world they will be working and living in, (4) it teaches teamwork and leadership skills.