APEX 2026 | Growth Accelerator Live Pitches
🌟APEX 2026 | Live Pitches & VC Brunch
Eight companies. One room. A front-row seat to what's next in Web3.
Everyone talks about the future of crypto.
We'd rather introduce you to the people building it.
Meet the founders of the Cardano Apex Growth Accelerator, a select group of companies chosen from hundreds of applications to work alongside Draper University and Draper Dragon.
They've been spending their time in Silicon Valley getting ready for what's next. On October 28, we're bringing them together with investors for something a little different.
An intimate morning of live-recorded pitches, followed by brunch with the founders themselves.
A chance to hear what these companies are building and get to know the people behind them.
Here's How the Morning Looks
8:30 AM | Doors Open
Come early, grab a seat, and settle in. We'll be starting promptly at 9:00 AM.
9:00 AM | Live Pitch Recording
We're bringing eight Apex companies to the stage for a live-recorded pitch session.
Each founder will have two minutes to pitch, followed by two minutes of Q&A.
You'll get a firsthand look at what they're building, hear where they're headed, and see how they respond to questions in real time.
Following the Pitches | VC Brunch & Founder Showcase
Now for the fun part.
We'll head upstairs for brunch, where you'll have the chance to meet the founders in a more relaxed setting.
Each company will have its own showcase station, giving you an opportunity to continue the conversations from the theater and learn more about their businesses.
Good conversations are even better over brunch.
A Little About Apex
The Cardano Apex Growth Accelerator brings together promising companies building in the blockchain ecosystem.
Run by Draper University alongside Draper Dragon and the Cardano ecosystem, Apex gives founders direct access to experienced operators and investors as they prepare for their next stage of growth.
It's a small cohort by design, with the opportunity for founders to work closely with people who understand what it takes to build and scale in Web3.
On October 28, you'll get to meet them for yourself.
The Details
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Doors Open: 8:30 AM PT
Live Recording Begins: 9:00 AM PT
Location: Draper University, San Mateo, California
Attendance is limited. Registration approval is required.
Come curious. Leave knowing the founders who might be building the next big thing in crypto.