Today we're exploring the next frontier of human potential, artificial intelligence (AI). Do you have a startup, or a strong AI-driven idea for a startup? Looking for blunt, honest feedback from experienced entrepreneurs? Then join us for the Founder Hotseat event, from the Founder Institute. On this live and interactive online event, you can pitch your ideas to a panel of startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze business ideas.
To pre-submit your pitch, visit [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd77v3l9us6N2T4FoMgSQC3PZvmH_kYnU08OID_24_WwEuN6w/viewform?usp=sf_link]
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our
Madlibs format.
What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch.
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch.
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas.
Featured Experts:
- Freddy Atangana - Co-Founder & CEO at EKAMOU - A beauty-tech entrepreneur with a strong background in systems engineering and data analysis, He is the Chief Executive Director and Founder of EKAMOU in Cape Town, South Africa. He has been instrumental in driving innovation in the beauty technology sector since July 2020. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at MYAJIA, he leverages his expertise to guide startups in their growth journey.
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Segun O. Silas - Chief Productivity Officer at Pandora AI and Startup Mentor at Founder Institute Abuja - A skilled professional with over 15 years of experience in business consulting, project management, and human capital development. He excels as an administrator, strategist, and team builder, with a strong ability to manage systems and resources for organizational growth. With experience in both the public and private sectors, Segun has developed and executed strategies across various industries, including hospitality, telecom, and retail. He is also proficient in deploying tech solutions such as sales, inventory management, and hospital management software.
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Franklin Kamnang Ngansop- Co-Founder at Vitamin C&S Coaching - A dedicated mentor and entrepreneur, he has been mentoring entrepreneurs through the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Bridge for Billions, and VC4A since 2020. In 2021, he founded Betrave, specializing in online trading and financial markets advisory. Additionally, he works as an independent consultant and coach with proven expertise in new product development, innovation, supply chain management, and finance.
About Founder Institute:The
Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.