Pitch Rodeo Vol. 3 – Where Startups Meet Tough Love
Welcome back to Pitch Rodeo – Where Startups Meet Tough Love.
Dust off your boots; Pitch Rodeo is back for Vol. 3! This isn't your typical polite demo day; it’s a high-stakes pressure test where selected early-stage founders step into the hot seat for unfiltered, real-time feedback.
Whether you're looking to refine your pitch, find your next investment opportunity, or get an insider’s view of real-world deal dynamics, Pitch Rodeo is where the ecosystem comes to connect.
FORMAT
⏱️ 1-Minute Rapid Pitch: Founders have exactly 60 seconds to present their startup.
⏱️ The Feedback (Grill) Session: A direct Q&A and immediate feedback session led by our featured advisor.
FEATURED ADVISOR
🤠 Diraj Goel – Founder & Managing Partner, GetFresh Ventures
🎙️ Facilitated by Matthew Housser – Co-founder, Convergence | CEO & Co-founder, Simuhealth
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
🏇 Founders:
Want to pitch? Get on stage for direct feedback from Diraj Goel. Just watching? Learn what investors actually care about (and what they don't).
🏇 Investors:
Get an early look at promising early-stage startups putting their business models to the test under real pressure.
🏇 Startup Community:
Join us for high-value networking, sharp insights, and a front-row seat to the local ecosystem in action.
HOUSE RULES
🐴 No Soft Landings:
Our advisor isn't here to pat you on the back; he's here to help you stay on the horse. Expect honest, constructive "tough love."
🐴 Strictly on the Clock:
You have 60 seconds. When the timer runs out, the grill session begins.
🐴 Respect the Herd:
Take the feedback, learn from the hot seat, and apply the insights to your own venture.
🔥 Want to pitch? Attend as an audience?
👉 Reserve your spot by RSVPing on this page!
🏇 Sponsored By
Elevyn Consulting – A boutique firm specialized in maximizing non-dilutive capital, Elevyn Consulting bridges the gap between complex engineering and tax compliance to deliver high-yield, audit-proof SR&ED and R&D tax credit claims.
✒️ CONSENT
By registering for this event, you agree that photos and videos may be taken for marketing purposes, and you consent to appearing in them, and your registration information will be shared with event organizers, speakers, and sponsors.
🏢 ABOUT THE HOST
Convergence brings digital products to life through software innovation, AI, and UX research & design (Pixel Ramen). Together, they craft award-winning digital solutions for businesses and public sector organizations.