Rules For Pitching at the Founder Conference

In the tradition of the Co-Founders MeetUp of Silicon Valley, the Founder Conference will feature 12 pitches from startups. If you need help to build your startup, you should apply. However, note that this is not the place to launch your startup to the press, or expect to raise money from venture capitalists. Other conferences do that better.

But if you need a co-founder, or feedback on your idea, this is the right place. There will be 250+ startup enthusiasts. It’s up to you to convey your passion. Forget about NDAs: good things happen to those who share.

In practice, you will have 3 minutes and 3 slides on stage to pitch in front of the whole audience. Don’t forget to include your contact info on the last slide, so people can follow-up with you afterward. Be clear about what you need from the audience.

To apply, send a draft of your 3-slide presentation to alain.at.fairsoftware.net.

At the end, the audience will determine the two best pitches:

  • “Most Likely To Succeed” Award
  • “I Want It” Award