Expanding into the U.S. market can open major opportunities for startups that have a strong pitch. To help entrepreneurs improve their messaging and attract investors, Founder Institute, in collaboration with SelectUSA, is hosting Pitch Practice for Startups Entering the U.S. Market. In this live, interactive event, seasoned experts will provide real-time feedback.
On March 11, this online session will bring together top mentors, investors, and advisors to help startup founders craft compelling elevator pitches. Participants will have the opportunity to present their business ideas, receive expert feedback, and refine their delivery. In addition to pitch coaching, attendees will gain valuable insights into SelectUSA’s resources designed to support their expansion into the U.S. market.
Sign up for the pitch practice event here
Come prepared for live video networking to get the most from this event. We recommend using our Madlibs format for structuring a clear one-sentence pitch effectively. We'll provide you with worksheets to assist you with simplifying your presentation as much as possible.
Our featured speakers include Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator and Anthony Diaz, Deputy Director at SelectUSA, a U.S. government initiative that supports business investment.
Anthony Diaz oversees key programs such as the SelectUSA Tech program and the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the leading event for foreign direct investment in the U.S. With deep expertise in investment programs and market entry strategies, he will share key tactics and opportunities to help attendees navigate their U.S. expansion.
Guest Mentors
In addition to our keynote speakers, we are excited to welcome a distinguished group of guest mentors who will provide hands-on advice during the event:
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Dr. Rafael H. Kartaszynski – CEO & Founder, TechEdge Dynamics
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Deborah Boechat – Founder & CEO, Onit Center
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Carol Stewart – Vice President, Tech Parks Arizona, University of Arizona
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I Chien (IC) Jan – Advisor & Mentor, Berkeley SkyDeck
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Esra Talu – Founder & CEO, GoGlobal
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Dianna Raedle – CEO, President & Founder, Deer Isle Group
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Shawntera Hardy – CEO, Amethyst Advisory Group
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Khaled Khan – Founder & Executive Chairman, US - Economic Bridge Initiative
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Zaria Pompey-Smith – Program Director, Nex Cubed
The Founder Institute is the world’s leading network for turning ideas into fundable startups and scaling them into global businesses. Since 2009, our accelerator programs, active in over 100 countries, have helped founders raise more than $1.85 billion in funding. Our mission is to empower ambitious entrepreneurs worldwide to create lasting impact.
Similarly, SelectUSA, a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative, plays a key role in attracting foreign investment to the U.S. economy. Since its inception, SelectUSA has helped secure over $250 billion in investments, creating and retaining more than 230,000 U.S. jobs. Year-round, the program helps startups find actionable information and interpret the reliable and unbiased data they need on a wide range of topics – from the overall economy, to investment trends through industry overviews, information about consumers, and more.
Now is the time to strengthen your pitch, connect with investors, and discover how to enter the U.S. market successfully. Don’t miss this chance—sign up today!
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs raised over $1.85BN in funding across over 200 cities worldwide.
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