2024 HYSTA Founders Club Startup Roadshow - First Round Selection
Are you ready to showcase your groundbreaking ideas to a panel of over 20 esteemed judges and a live audience of 1000+? HYSTA Founders Club invites all member startup companies as well as innovative startups in the wider community to join the 2024 HYSTA Founders Club Pitch Demo at the 2024 HYSTA Annual Conference. This is your chance to take the stage and pitch your startup to investors, industry leaders, and potential partners at one of the most influential events in the Chinese American community!
Exclusive Benefits:
· Pitch Deck Coaching Session (Sep 16): All registered startups will be invited to a pitch deck coaching event to refine your pitch deck to be sharp, compelling, and investor-ready.
· First Round Pitch Competition (Sep 28): All registered startups will have a chance to participate in a mock pitch session to fine-tune your delivery, anticipate tough questions, and receive actionable feedback from HYSTA Founder Club advisors. 18 winners will get spots to the final Startup Roadshow on Oct 5th.
· Top VC Judges: Shortlisted startups can get in front of senior decision-makers from leading venture capital firms who are actively seeking the next unicorn.
· VIP ticket to HYSTA Annual Banquet (Oct 5): Winners in the Pitch Demo will receive VIP tickets* to the HYSTA Annual Banquet, a perfect chance to connect with industry top voices.
*Limited to one ticket for each startup.
Eligibility:
· Pre-seed to Series B stage
· At least one Chinese founder
Awards:
🏆 Audience Choice Award: Capture the hearts and minds of our live audience and be crowned their favorite startup of the event.
🏆 VC Titan Award: Impress the venture capital judges and walk away with the top honor, recognized as the most promising startup by our expert panel.
This is more than just a pitch event—it's your chance to connect with top experts in your industry, gain visibility, and propel your startup forward. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your innovation on a grand stage at the 2024 HYSTA Founders Club Pitch Demo @2024 HYSTA Annual Conference!
Ready to Shine on the Stage? Apply now!
Deadline for application: September 24th, 2024
If you have any questions regarding the event or registration, please feel free to write us an email to jiaqi@hysta.org or linda@hysta.org
Our Esteemed VC Judge Panel
About HYSTA Annual Conference
In 1999, Feng Deng, Hong Chen, Shoucheng Zhang, Justin Chen, and many other successful Chinese entrepreneurs co-founded HYSTA in Silicon Valley. HYSTA’s first significant event brought 24+ speakers and an audience of 1,000+ back in 2000.
The First US-China CEO Executive Summit was hosted in Pebble Beach, where Jack Ma secured a $1B investment from Jerry Yang. Since then, HYSTA continued to serve as a platform with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide.
In the third decade, we will be staying true to our founding mission o entrepreneurship, leadership, and business collaborations, and strive to unite the next generation of entrepreneurs to bring their leadership and career success to the next level, empowering the entrepreneurial spirit.
Visit our official website for the latest updates: https://www.hysta.org/annualconf
About HYSTA Founders Club
HYSTA Founders Club is an early-stage startup community established in Silicon Valley in 2021. The community gathers tech entrepreneurs, top-tier VC & PE decision-makers, industry experts, as well as leaders of incubators and accelerators. By hosting a variety of events, including acceleration programs, tech summits, workshops, and pitch days, the Founders Club aims to highlight entrepreneurial innovation. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.hysta.org/founders