​Let's hang!

​​​As a founder, going through the fundraising process can be incredibly frustrating. ​​It takes an amazing amount of time and effort to convince an investor to agree to talk to you.

​​​​And then, once you pitch your company, sometimes the investor never gets back to you. ​​Or if they do get back to you, oftentimes their rejection doesn't explain WHY they're not interested.

​​​​All this can leave an entrepreneur feeling frustrated, dejected, and unsure of what can be done to improve in the future. ​​We think this stinks.

​​​​That's why, on October 21 we're hosting a live pitch event for founders. And it's FREE to attend.

​​Here's how it'll work:

• ​RSVP to the event and submit your pitch deck.
  

• ​​​​Up to 8 founders will be picked live and have 2.5 minutes to pitch a panel of 3 investors from Hustle Fund's Angel Squad.
  

• ​The investors will ask follow-up questions and offer feedback to the founders.... just like in a real VC meeting!
  

• ​​​​By the end of this event, you'll have a deeper understanding of why investors decide to invest in a company (or not). And the winner takes home a prize  
  

• ​​​​We'll leave some time at the end of the event for your questions... so come curious!

​Who should come?

​We designed this event for founders and investors. 

​If you're a founder looking to get feedback on your pitch, you'll love this. If you're a founder just looking to learn from other founders, we invite you to register without submitting your deck, and come enjoy the show! We promise you'll get some big takeaways.

​If you're an investor looking to meet more founders, or just hoping to learn more about how to evaluate companies, you'll also get a lot out of Batter Up!.

​​The Schedule

​​​6:00pm: Get here, eat pizza, make friends

​​​6:30-7:30pm: Founders Up! - Pitches from a few Founders and Squad Panel Q&A

​​​7:00-8:30pm: Finish the pizza, make more friends

​9:00: Say goodbye

​Who's behind this?

​Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more about us.

​Angel Squad was created by Hustle Fund for you to Learn, Invest and Network! The impact of the Squad is huge - 1500+ Angels, investing over $23M in 65+ companies. At this event in Atlanta, you will have the opportunity to attend an IRL pitch event! Learn more about the Squad

​The Collaborative is the University of Arkansas education and research presence in Bentonville and catalyst to propel the state’s innovation ecosystem. Bentonville is a special place, fueled by the migration of creators from all around the world. The University of Arkansas is uniquely qualified to accelerate innovation ecosystem development through workforce development, start-up acceleration in strategic sectors, the application of data science, and the commercialization of research and technology. Learn more

​Smith Hurst, PLC is a premier progressive regional law firm based in Rogers, Arkansas that focuses on the legal and strategic needs of entrepreneurs and their businesses, investors, venture capital and private equity funds, family offices and affluent individuals and families.

Primary areas of practice include entrepreneurial and business based law, venture capital, private equity and fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, tax, asset protection and private wealth planning.

Smith Hurst, PLC offers a seasoned and experienced yet fresh approach to transactional and planning matters that entrepreneurs and investors encounter each day, including entrepreneurial services, contracts, business choice of entity, entity governance, entity course of business, and taxation and securities matters, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital, private equity and financings. Learn more.

​We are proud to be a sponsor of Batter Up Bentonville and are excited about the growing opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors in Northwest Arkansas. It is our pleasure to work with Hustle Fund, bringing investors and entrepreneurs together.

​Smith Hurst, PLC – Invested in Northwest Arkansas

​The 412 Angels, a program of Endeavor Heartland, is focused on increasing the level of angel investing activity and education in the "412 Corridor" (Highway 412 connects Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas). Through networking events, education events, and investment deep dives, the program brings new individuals into the angel investing fold and helps them on their journey to successfully begin angel investing. Learn more