Dallas Founders Mixer & Pitch Night
Dallas Founders Mixer & Pitch Night brings together founders, investors, and startup community leaders for an evening of ideas, connections, and inspiration — co-hosted by EchoHer and local partners.
This high-energy event will feature 10 startup teams across AI, SaaS, consumer, fintech, and sustainability, each delivering a 90-second lightning pitch followed by brief Q&A from an investor panel.
Beyond the stage, the mixer encourages genuine conversations — connecting builders, funders, and innovators over food, drinks, and shared ambition to grow Dallas’ startup ecosystem.
Agenda
6:00 PM - Guest check-in, welcome drinks & networking
6:30 PM - Opening remarks by co-hosts
6:40 PM - Judge introductions
6:45 PM - Founder Lightning Pitches (10 teams × 90 seconds + Q&A)
7:45 PM - Audience choice & judges’ feedback
8:00 PM - Networking
8:45 PM - Closing remarks & thank-yous
Judges
Michael Zhong: Partner @ 3 Rivers Capital
Cory Duan: Cofounder @ PowerYou.AI
Tina Tian: Talent @ Bridge, ex-investor
Hosts:
EchoHer is a global community proving that when women founders rise, the whole ecosystem wins. We champion women and non-binary entrepreneurs, connecting them to capital, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Through curated pitch events, workshops, and networking, we accelerate growth, fuel innovation, and strengthen a more inclusive startup ecosystem — one that’s ready to welcome an even broader range of voices as we grow.