An investor panel will discuss what they invest in and what they look for in startups then take elevator pitches from pre-selected startups.About this Event
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This is an in-person event only.
A panel of investors will discuss the latest trends in startup funding and outline what they invest in and what they are looking for in a startup.
Pre-selected entrepreneurs will then pitch to the panel, followed by questions and feedback from the panel.
The pitch format is:
Two minutes, no slides, followed by four minutes of Q & A / feedback from the panel.
There are also slots for the lightning pitch round - one minute pitch, no slides, no feedback from the panel.
Audience members (even those who are not pitching) will benefit from the insights offered by the investor panelists and will learn more about the Silicon Valley startup investment ecosystem.
All attendees will have an opportunity to interact with investor panelists during the networking portions of the event before and after the program.
If you would like to pitch to the investor panel in the official pitch line up, send an email message to:
Put this in the subject header:
W 10/14/26 Elevator Pitches - Pitch Applicant
Additionally, there will be startup demo tables and tables for startup service providers.
If you would like space on a startup demo table, or if you are a startup service provider and would like a sponsor table, please send an email message to:
Put this in the subject header:
W 10/14/26 Pitch Event - Tabler
Agenda
6:00 PM to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking
7:00 pm to 8:40 pm Program
8:40 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)
Carlos Vadillo- Rodriguez, Wharton Angels
Oscar Simon, Investor, Plug and Play Tech Center
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Great pitching isn't just about having a compelling product — it's about how effectively you communicate your value, command the room, and inspire action.
Stop by Christina Wolfe's table to:
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If you want your next presentation to end in a clear "yes," make sure to say hello.
About Christina
Christina Wolfe is an Executive Experience Architect and Performance Consultant who helps founders, executives, and leaders command high-stakes rooms. Bridging a background in corporate finance at firms like Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley with tactical mastery as a Krav Maga Black Belt, she equips leaders with the presence, storytelling frameworks, and unshakeable authority needed to win pitches and close critical deals.
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