Pitch Night with Tim Draper
⚡️ What to Expect
An energetic, high-signal Pitch Night at Stanford featuring Tim Draper, with 10 standout startups pitching live, rapid-fire Q&A, and Tim’s signature feedback on what wins. Expect a room full of builders, investors, and operators, plus time to connect before and after the pitches.
Apply now to pitch and/or attend!
If you want to pitch, apply by Feb 25. Selected teams will be notified a week before the pitch night!
🕒 Evening Itinerary
5:00–5:15 PM — Arrival & Mingling
Guests arrive, check in, and meet fellow founders, students, and guests before the program begins.
5:15–6:15 PM — Pitch Night (8-10 selected startups)
8-10 selected startups take the stage. Each company gets:
3 min pitch
2 min Q&A with Tim Draper
6:15–7:00 PM — Fireside Chat with Tim Draper & Winners Announced
A quick, high-impact conversation where Tim summarizes key themes, feedback, and advice from the pitches: what he looks for, what to fix, and what to double down on.
Top teams are selected and recognized.
7:00 PM — Private Dinner (Winners + Organizers + Tim)
Tim heads to a private dinner with the winning teams and organizers.
📍 Location: Munzer Auditorium in Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine, Stanford University
(Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth start for pitches.)
👤 Featured Guest
Tim Draper
Legendary venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, known for backing category-defining companies and for his direct, high-conviction feedback to early-stage founders.
👥 About the Hosts
ASES Stanford’s premier student entrepreneurship society, connecting builders, innovators, and future founders across campus and beyond.
AIHF A pre-seed fund that invests in AI for healthcare.
📝 Notes
This is a capped event with limited seating—please update your RSVP if plans change.
No +1s — all attendees must RSVP individually.
Startups pitching are pre-selected (10 total).
Can’t wait to see you at Stanford for Pitch Night ⚡️