Lightning Round IV

​Lightning Round IV : Where Startups Spark and Investors Lean In ⚡Hosted by Pegasus Angel Accelerator and Innovent Capital

We’re bringing together a dynamic mix of LPs, angels, VCs, family offices, founders, and operators for a high-energy pitch event designed to surface and support the next wave of game-changing startups.

At Lightning Round, it’s all about signal over noise.

​5 high-potential founders take the stage for quick, focused pitches — followed by candid, on-the-spot feedback from experienced investors.

It’s real-time judgment, pattern recognition, and insight. You’ll see how investors think, how founders respond, and what separates fundable from forgettable.

___

What to Expect:

​⚡ 5-minute pitches from early-stage startups

​🎯 5-minute investor Q&A and live feedback

​🌐 Audience includes early-stage investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders

___

Judges:

​• Jesse Draper, Founding Partner at Halogen Ventures
• Min-Yi Shih, Chair of Due Diligence Committee at TCA LA
• Carmen Palafox, Managing Partner at 2045 Ventures
• Brian Ray, Chief AI Officer at Eviden

___

Whether you’re writing checks, raising capital, scouting talent, or just love being early — this is where the action is.

​📍Virtual. Live. Curated.

​Spots are limited. Show up curious, leave sharper.