The Dallas Pitch Arena for Founders, Operators, and Dealmakers

Thu May 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Norris Conference Center | Dallas

National Business Expo
Publisher/HostNational Business Expo
The Dallas Pitch Arena for Founders, Operators, and Dealmakers
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The Pitch Arena is not a startup pitch competition; it's for established business owners who are exploring their next strategic move
About this Event

The Dallas Pitch Arena & :
Where Business Owners Present Real Companies to Real Investors



When:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm



Where:

Norris Conference Center

2711 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800

Dallas, Texas 75234


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Built for Founders, Operators, and Dealmakers Ready to Present


This arena is built for real companies with customers, revenue, and operational history whose owners are evaluating opportunities to:

• Exit their business
• Sell a book of business or client portfolio
• Bring on a strategic investor
• Secure growth capital
• Position their company for acquisition

Selected founders will present their companies to a private group of investors, buyers, and strategic partners and receive direct feedback on valuation, positioning, deal structure, and scalability.

The goal is simple: create real conversations around real deals.

  • DISCLOSURE: Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for the program. Furthermore, participation in the Pitch Arena does not guarantee that your project will receive funding.

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What You’ll Get If You Pitch

✅ Live investor reactions to your presentation
✅ Practical recommendations to improve your pitch deck and delivery
✅ Strategic feedback on your business model and growth path
✅ Honest perspectives on scalability, execution, and market timing
✅ Insight into what angel investors and VCs actually look for
✅ Actionable guidance you can implement immediately

Event Format

Selected founders will present their companies to a private group of investors, buyers, and strategic partners. Each company will deliver a 6 minute founder presentation, followed by 4 minutes of investor feedback, strategic discussion, and Q&A.

The format includes:

• 6 minute Founder Presentation
• 4 minutes of Investor Reaction, Commentary, and Strategic Q&A
• Feedback on valuation, positioning, deal structure, and scalability
• Networking with investors, founders, buyers, and strategic partners

The goal is simple: create real conversations around real companies, real capital, and real strategic outcomes.


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Points of Contact


Submit a Pitch or Founder Application
Sean Dolan
Founder, PushFire
[email protected]
PushFire.com


Event Organizer and Expo Questions
Freddy Goerges
CEO & Founder, The Pitch Arena / National Business Expo
713-409-6127
[email protected]
https://nationalbusinessexpo.com



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Norris Conference Center, 2711 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas, United States

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