Name: 2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Where Community Meets Opportunity
Start: 2026-06-02T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-02T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicken N Pickle- Allen

2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Startup pitches, pickleball & powerful networking supporting PoweringU Foundation’s mission.
About this Event

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Where Community Meets Opportunity event! Get ready to have a blast at Chicken N Pickle- Allen on April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time). This is a fantastic opportunity to come together and make a difference while having fun!

This video is from last year event. (2025)

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Startup Showcase + Foundation Spotlight
Untitled agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Startup Showcase + Foundation Spotlight

Info: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• PoweringU Foundation mission overview
• Sponsor recognition

🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:45 PM
Startup Presentations

Info: 3 curated startup pitches
• ~8–10 minutes per founder (including brief Q&A)

🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing Call-to-Action on Presentations

Info: • How to connect with founders (Networking)
• Investment & partnership next steps

🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Pickleball Play + Strategic Networking

Info: Open Pickleball Play
Mixed networking groups (investors, founders, sponsors)
Casual courtside conversations