Looking to learn more about fresh startups in our local ecosystem? Join us on Pitch Night—a chance for you to attend an exciting event where innovative ideas take the stage!

Pitch Night, sponsored by Dell for Startups, is a semiannual pitch competition where select early-stage founders in the current IDEAinstitute* program compete for a cash prize that will help them turn their ideas into scalable businesses.

During the competition, 5 founders will pitch their startup to a judging panel and a live (& virtual) audience. Each founder will have 5 minutes to pitch followed by a 5 minute Q&A from the judges. These companies will be evaluated based on their company concept, validation, business model, and knowledge of their market.

Join us for this evening event on Thursday, June 13th, at The Shop at CAC to connect with entrepreneurial-minded individuals, engage with business leaders and investors, network with fellow founders, and more! 

Agenda:
5:30PM - 6:00PM — Doors Open & Networking
6:00PM - 8:00PM — Pitch Night Introductions & Pitching Begins
8:00PM - 8:30PM — Judges Deliberate & Winner Announced
8:30 PM- 9:00PM — Celebratory Happy Hour & Networking

IDEAinstitute Pitch Night is an in-person event that will also offer a livestream option. Register today to receive updates and more information for this event, including the livestream event link.

 *IDEAinstitute is a 10-week, idea-stage program that introduces innovative entrepreneurs and first-time startup founders to the tools they need to turn an idea into a scalable venture. This program runs two times per year, one in spring and one in fall; currently, founders can fill out an interest form to be notified when applications open for the Fall 2024 cohort. Click here to fill out the interest form.

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The Idea Village's core belief is that entrepreneurship is an agent of social and economic change. As an early champion of entrepreneurship in New Orleans, the organization has played an integral role in catalyzing the city's entrepreneurial movement. In addition to supporting over 16,000+ entrepreneurs, The Idea Village has successfully elevated New Orleans' reputation as a hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business. By serving as a catalyst and developing programs that provide direct support and education to founders and early-stage companies, The Idea Village helps entrepreneurs build innovative and industry-leading companies that generate revenue and jobs and help create a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient local economy. www.ideavillage.org