Successful Founders’ Journey: From Zero to Scale
What do top investors really look for — and how can founders build for long-term success?
Join us for "Successful Founders’ Journey: From Zero to Scale", a meetup built for early-stage founders who are serious about bringing bold ideas to life.
This event brings together startups, investors, and corporate partners driving the next wave of innovation. Together, we’ll dive into what it really takes to transform an early concept into a fundable, scalable venture within a year — from validating your idea and finding product-market fit to building traction with the right partners and investors.
🗓️ Agenda
5:30pm–5:50pm Registration & Networking
5:50pm–6:00pm Welcome
6:00pm–6:15pm Startup Pitches
6:15pm–6:35pm Fireside Chat
6:35pm–7:30pm Networking with 🍺 & 🍕
🎤 Pitching Startups
3-4 selected early-stage startups will take the stage to pitch their ventures. If you're interested in pitching, apply from here by November 18, 2025 9:00pm PT.
🕰️ Pitch Format: 3-minute pitch per startup.
⚠️ To apply for the pitch opportunity, please complete both the Event Registration from this page AND the application form.
Event Partner
Elev X! is NEC X’s venture studio program supporting early-stage startups. Backed by NEC, a global technology leader, Elev X! helps founders accelerate from idea to impact through collaboration, pilots, and global connections.
Elev X! is more than a program, it is a growing startup ecosystem. We actively bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, government organizations, and academia to spark meaningful collaboration and unlock new opportunities.
Through regular meetups and community events across the U.S., Elev X! creates opportunities for founders to connect directly with investors, experts, and fellow entrepreneurs — all in one place.
Host
American South Asian Network (ASAN) is the leading platform powering South Asian progress across the United States. We elevate, empower, and unite a rising generation of South Asian creators, entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers through community, culture, and capital!
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