Product Design Happy Hour
Founders, Funding & the Future of Product Design
Join us for our next Happy Hour event with early-stage founders, top investors, and engineers shaping the future of product design.
Hear from Jon Hirschtick and John McEleney, Co-Founders and former CEOs of both SOLIDWORKS and Onshape, as they reveal the secrets behind crafting investor pitches that win – whether you're going after your first $100K or your next $100M. With hundreds of millions raised and successful deals with top firms like Andreessen Horowitz and NEA, Jon and John bring decades of experience. They’ve seen it all, and now they’re breaking down the proven strategies behind their winning pitches to help you succeed with yours.
Plus, hear firsthand from AWS on how to build scalable, secure infrastructure for your startup. Whether you're in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage or building your breakthrough product, you won't want to miss this!
What to Expect:
Connect with founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners over food and drinks
Hear firsthand insights from leaders who’ve built successful startups
Explore how modern tools are accelerating hardware development
Learn about the Onshape Startup Program and how it can support your journey
Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Kick off the evening with drinks, bites, and networking
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Tatum Robotics Presentation
Samantha Johnson, Founder & CEO, Tatum Robotics
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Panel: Mastering the Art of the Pitch featuring John McEleney & Jon Hirschtick
Learn how to build a compelling investor pitch that resonates. This panel session will guide you through structuring your story, showcasing your team, and defining your market opportunity with clarity. Discover how to tailor your message to different investor types, avoid common pitfalls, and handle tough questions with confidence.
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Presentation
Sara Gladu, Cloud Acceleration Customer Solutions, AWS
7:30 – 8:30 PM: Mix & Mingle
🎟 RSVP now to secure your spot!
Onshape Startup Program
Are you an early-stage hardware company? Qualifying startups can get full access to Onshape Professional — including CAD, PDM, and CAM — for free through the Onshape Startup Program. Click here to learn more and apply.
About Onshape
Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time waste, and hidden costs of outdated file-based CAD & PDM.
Only Onshape:
Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data
Enables secure, real-time collaboration
Tracks all activity and provides infinite restore
Has built-in PDM with branching and merging
Onshape by PTC’s event is organized and operated solely by Onshape by PTC (not TC Media International, nor any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).