Pitch Perfect Season 3: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Vietnamese American Business Association (VABA) is excited to announce the third season of our highly successful "Pitch Perfect: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit" pitch competition. Following the remarkable success of Seasons 1 and 2, which featured a diverse range of startups and attracted numerous investors, Season 3 promises to be an even larger and more dynamic event. This pitch competition aims to connect innovative startups with top-tier investors, providing a platform for mentorship, feedback, and potential funding opportunities.

Event Highlights

• Dynamic Networking Opportunities: Engage with founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders during our networking sessions. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional network and gain industry insights.
• Pitch Competition: Startups will present their ideas to a panel of experienced investors. The winning startup will receive a special prize from VABA, including a private round with VABA Venture Capital and VCs in the VABA network for potential investment.
• Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussions: Gain insights from successful entrepreneurs and investors about current trends and strategies in the startup ecosystem. These sessions are designed to provide valuable knowledge and inspiration for all attendees.
• Awards and Recognition: Celebrate innovation with awards for the most compelling pitches and groundbreaking ideas. This recognition can be a significant boost for startups looking to make their mark.

Why Attend?

• For Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Present your innovative projects and business plans to a captive audience of potential investors and industry advisors. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your startup and gain valuable feedback and mentorship.
• For Investors: Discover unique investment opportunities and engage with the founders driving the next wave of business innovation. This event provides a platform to connect with promising startups across various funding stages, from Seed to Series C and beyond.
• For General Attendees: Expand your professional network, gain industry insights, and experience a showcase of cutting-edge business ideas and solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to stay updated on the latest trends in the startup ecosystem.

Season 2 Recap

Season 2 of Pitch Perfect, held on June 28, 2024, at Sonesta Silicon Valley, was a resounding success, showcasing the brilliance of 10 startups to over 150 attendees, including business owners, leaders, industry advisors, angel investors, and venture capitalists. The event featured dynamic pitches, engaging keynote speeches, and invaluable networking opportunities. Highlights included:

• Biotechnology Innovations: Showcasing groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment and regenerative medicine.
• AI and HR Tech: Presentations on recruitment platforms leveraging AI to revolutionize hiring processes.
• Food & Beverage: Innovative health-conscious products and nostalgic alcoholic beverages.

The event culminated in awards recognizing the most compelling pitches and groundbreaking ideas, with startups gaining valuable connections and potential funding opportunities. For more details, visit our Season 2 Recap.

Season 3 Excitement

Building on the momentum of Season 2, Season 3 promises to be bigger and better, featuring 10 innovative startups from Seed to Series A and B stages. This season offers a vibrant environment for mentorship and funding, with over 150 attendees expected, including industry leaders and top-tier investors.

Admission

• Pitch at the Event: Entrepreneurs looking to pitch their startups can email their deck to info@vabaus.com to secure a spot.
• VABA Members: Free
• Non-Members: $49 per person
• Early Bird Special: $35 per person (valid until 10/05/24)

Sponsors

We offer various sponsorship packages that provide valuable exposure and engagement opportunities with our audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact info@vabaus.com.

Ready to Spotlight Your Startup?

Pitch your heart out! Email your deck to info@vabaus.com and secure your spot to shine.

🎫 Register Now! Whether you're pitching, investing, or networking, this is where your entrepreneurial journey takes flight.

Contact Information:

• Email: info@vabaus.com
• Phone: (408) 295-3262
• Address: 1211 Embarcadero, Suite 202, Oakland, CA 94606

Join us for an evening of innovation, inspiration, and entrepreneurial excellence at Pitch Perfect Season 3!

VIETNAMESE AMERICAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Disclaimer: Please note that for companies pitching, and any business information shared during the event, VABA is not responsible for validating the accuracy or viability of the content presented. Participants and investors should exercise due diligence and discretion in their engagements and transactions.