Pitch online to CVC's/VC's/angels+1 investor meet@SJSU
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Pitch Global: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Driving Economic Impact
Pitch Global works with trusted partners from premier California universities (UC Berkeley, SJSU, UCSD, UCSF), and has hosted over 100 events, amplifying entrepreneurs' voices by equipping them with the tools, insights, and investor mindset needed to secure funding and fuel success.
Most years, Pitch Global hosts one of the most dynamic and impactful virtual investor events in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. These events feature a lineup of exceptional opportunities for global entrepreneurs, including:
Keynote Speakers: Expect one to three distinguished experts, such as legendary VC Ben Narasin, former NEA Partner and Founder of Tenacity Ventures.
Investor Participation: Engage with up to 10 featured investors and 15–20 additional investors selected from our extensive network of thousands of influential professionals.
Prominent Organizations: Meet senior investors from renowned groups like CISCO, TDK Ventures, Stanford Angels, Harvard Angels, Keiretsu Forum, Caltech Angels, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Hypertherm Ventures, US Angels, IPO Group, and more.
As a Norcal SBDC initiative, backed by the California Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Small Business Administration, we recently convened the Pitch Global CVC Leadership Conference. This landmark event brought together top-tier Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs) and investors fueling Silicon Valley startups that drive economic growth and job creation. Watch highlights, including intros from 25 CVCs and VCs, and impactful keynotes from our CVC Summit: Watch Now.
Pitch Global is also bridging global innovation, with growing interest from Japanese CVCs eager to invest in Silicon Valley’s dynamic startups. Many of our showcased startups have already secured funding from Japan-based CVCs. To capitalize on this trend, we’ve introduced a Japan-focused track at our upcoming event, featuring industry experts and leading CVCs sharing actionable strategies for securing funding and forging partnerships. Whether you’re a startup eyeing East Asian expansion or a CVC seeking cutting-edge opportunities, Pitch Global fosters transformative connections in a collaborative, growth-driven environment.
Join us to shape the future of innovation and investment.
Agenda* :
9:00 to 9.05 AM: Welcome from Pitch Global
9.05 to 9.30 AM: Keynote Interview of Tony Kim, Investor at Cisco Venture Capital.
9.30 to 9.50 AM: Interview of Naoto Mizuguchi, CFO NEC-X Ventures.
9:50 to 11.35 AM: Selected startups present online
After the Event: Presenters matched with Investors and introduced via email.
*There may be slight modifications in the agenda closer to the event date.
This virtual pitch event is your gateway to connecting with Silicon Valley’s most well-connected investors via Zoom. Whether you're seeking funding or strategic guidance, this is your chance to take center stage.
A Legacy of Success with Pitch Global
In partnership with various Universities, Pitch Global has hosted ) Online events for over seven years, delivering close to 100 successful engagements to date. Prior to 2019, all events were held in-person, fostering great success stories like Axbio, PrivateFleet, CargoChief, Telematrak, and many others.
From 2020 to 2023, the format transitioned entirely online, expanding accessibility to a global audience. Today, Pitch Global offers legendry in-Person events, such as Pitch Global HEALTH! during JPM and various topics for our ONLINE event series. Each event attracts approximately 20 investors, including CVCs, VCs, Family Offices, and Angels—creating unparalleled networking opportunities.
Added Value for Entrepreneurs
Our pitch events don’t end with presentations. Attending investors provide impromptu feedback, ensuring you gain actionable insights to refine your approach and enhance your investment potential.Some Pitch Global Updates:
As a long-term affiliate of the California Governor's Office of Economic Development Agencies such as Norcal SBDC, TFG, SJSU Innovation, etc., Pitch Global has been building the Silicon Valley CVC Network on their behalf.
One of our funding success stories is now posted on the NorCal SBDC website. Please email us if you are based in Northern California and want to sign up for State-funded assistance/grants advisory.
Check out this YouTube video to get an idea of the caliber of investors at Pitch Global events. This video is from an event in August 2024, which featured investors like Norm Fogelsong, Co-founder of IVP; Vish Mishra, Clearstone VC & former long-term President of TIECON; Don Su Kim, CEO of LG Tech Ventures; Jon Soberg, Managing Director of MS&AD Ventures (5th largest Insurance company in the world); David “Dede” Goldschmidt, Managing Director of Samsung Catalyst Fund; Kevin Chen, CEO of Lam Research Capital; Abhishek Sud of Applied Materials Ventures; Dr. Shuman Mitra of L’Oreal Innovation, etc.
Watch Nobel Laureate Dr Thomas Sudhof of Stanford Medicine+ Sanofi Board member being interviewed in person at Pitch Global's JP Morgan Investor Event in 2020. https://youtu.be/G7AV5g2lTX8
Pitch Global is an affiliate partner of the TFG SBDC
Disclaimer: NorCal SBDC Is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Funded in part through a grant with the Funded in part through a Grant with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (GO-Biz). All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA, Go-Biz, SJSU, PitchGlobal, or Cal Poly Humboldt-sponsored programs.
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SJSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni can register to attend this event for free.
Refund Policy:
Credit may be provided for a future event at the discretion of the organizer