LIFT OFF | Hero Training Fall #33 Demo Day
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Hero Training Fall #33 Demo Day
37 companies. 2 minutes each. One stage.
What can you accomplish in two minutes?
Apparently, quite a lot.
This fall, 37 companies from Draper University's 33rd Hero Training cohort came to Silicon Valley with some pretty ambitious ideas. They've spent their time here building companies, getting challenged, and probably losing a little sleep along the way, and it shows: together they've raised nearly $30M, with an average raise of around $800K, and almost half landed lead investors while still in the program. They're one of the strongest groups we've had, and well worth your time.
Now we're giving each of them two minutes to convince a room full of people why what they're building matters.
No lengthy presentations. No endless Q&A. Just founders getting straight to the good stuff.
And the best part? You'll get to meet them afterward, see what they've been working on up close, and ask all the questions you were holding back during their pitches.
Some might just be building the next big thing. Come see for yourself.
Here's How the Day Looks
10:30 AM | Welcome & Opening
We're kicking things off with a discussion featuring Tim Draper, followed by a quick look at what's ahead.
11:00 AM | Founder Pitches
37 companies take the stage for back-to-back, two-minute pitches.
No Q&A during this session. Save your questions for the showcase, where you'll get to speak with the founders directly.
12:30 PM | Showcase & Networking
This is where you get to see the ideas beyond the pitch deck.
Grab a bite, explore the founders' showcase stations, and check out their demos. You'll have the chance to meet the people behind the companies and dig a little deeper into what they're building.
A Little About Hero Training
Hero Training isn't your typical entrepreneurship program.
Founded by Tim Draper in 2012, Draper University brings entrepreneurs from around the world to Silicon Valley for an immersive five-week experience.
Along the way, founders learn from people who've actually built companies, get pushed outside their comfort zones, and become part of a global community that stays with them long after the program.
And after all that, we put them on stage.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Draper University | San Mateo, California
Ready for Liftoff?
The stage is set. The founders are ready.
Join us for LIFT OFF and meet the next generation of Draper University entrepreneurs.