VIP Event
VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors
Get direct investor feedback on your startup idea in a private, high-stakes practice session.
Date
Apr 21, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Only shared with registered attendees
As the Midwest Winter 2026 Founder Institute cohort prepares to launch, we are inviting Accepted and Enrolled Founders to join an exclusive VIP Pitch Mixer. On this private event, Accepted and Enrolled Founders can pitch and share their ideas with a panel of Mentors and Leaders for constructive feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how experts analyze and critique new startups.
Please note this event is exclusively for Accepted Founders of the Midwest Winter 2026 program, in addition to FI Mentors, and Partners.
To Make the Most of This Event:
- Download the worksheet @ http://bit.ly/pitch-help. This is the format we will follow at the event. No pitch decks will be allowed.
- Be prepared to join via video chat and microphone. You will get much better feedback this way!
- Join via a desktop or laptop to ensure the best experience. See the full requirements at https://www.airmeet.com/pre-event-system-check
Who Should Attend
- Accepted Founders in FI Core Programs that want to get direct feedback on their pitch from experts
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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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This event is reserved for Accepted Founders in the Founder Institute accelerator, and FI Mentors. Please sign in or complete your application.
This event is reserved for Accepted Founders in the Founder Institute accelerator, and FI Mentors. Please sign in or complete your application.
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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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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