$80K Pitch Competition & Founders Networking Event
Alright everyone—here we are!
We’re excited to launch the spring edition of another major event, hosted by our founder Andrea Garau, in partnership with one of the city’s top law firms, Pearl Cohen.
This time as well, everything is in place for a magical night of networking and entertainment!
To open the evening, we’re bringing back our signature experience: a pitch competition where seven founders go head-to-head in rapid-fire elevator pitches for a $80K+ prize in services.
But as always, it’s not just about the pitches. Expect great food and drinks and a room filled with a carefully curated crowd of startup founders, VCs and a communication expert ready to roast the founders. And yes, you’ll get to vote for the best pitch!
If you’re interested in pitching in the competition, please scroll down this post for instructions on how to apply.
A special thank-you to Christina Sclafani from TriNet, and Clement Bigot from Connectd for sponsoring the event and supporting this edition.
See you on March 16!
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Meet the Organizer — Rocket Mixer®
Startups are about launching bold ideas, exploring new ground, and scaling what works. That’s why we’re called Rocket Mixer®.
Our founder, Andrea Garau, is driven by a vision to create the ideal environment where meaningful networking truly happens.
Every detail—from venue and format to startup and audience curation—is thoughtfully designed for authentic conversations and lasting value for both our community and our partners.
Meet the Co-Host — Pearl Cohen
Pearl Cohen is an international law firm with offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London, and Munich. Representing innovation-driven companies and their investors, we serve clients worldwide, from Fortune 500 companies to leading academic institutions and promising start-ups. With professionals coming from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds, our team is your partner in the business of innovation.
Meet the sponsor — TriNet
Built for growing companies, TriNet takes the complexity out of HR, payroll, and benefits, giving founders enterprise-level support without enterprise headaches.
Meet the sponsor — Connectd
Having the right strategic talent is critical to success. Connectd is the platform where startups can find and hire world class advisors & fractional executives risk-free. Through smart matching, we're democratizing access to strategic fractional talent, helping businesses grow and professionals build portfolio careers.
You can start your search through the platform for free today.
Competition Format & Application Details
Seven founders will pitch to a panel of VCs and a curated audience, starting with a short elevator pitch followed by in-depth questions from the VCs. Afterward, everyone will vote for the best pitch, and the winner will receive over $80K in services.
No slides. Just pure hustle.
Applying for the pitch competition is free — just click the link here and complete the form.
Please note, there is a $50 ticket for the seven selected founders to join the panel. Applications will close on March 12, and we’ll reach out to the selected founders shortly afterward.
We welcome companies from all verticals, but strongly encourage applications from businesses with proven traction. The business must be active (no stealth or MVP stage) and showing growth.
For any questions, please contact [email protected]
Consent to Event Media & Updates
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By joining the event, you also agree to receive future marketing messages.