ANN ARBOR – On November 29th at SPARK Ann Arbor Pitch Club will include three startup presentations, a pool of judges, and a special guest Founder & CEO keynote speaker. The application deadline for startups is November 12.
Pitch Club is a mentoring and funding program aimed at connecting the various ecosystems and smart zones throughout Michigan. Pitch Club has ongoing monthly events that provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors.
The events are meant to educate, network, inspire and provide valuable experiences for being investable. As part of the events, 3 lucky entrepreneurs will receive the opportunity to practice their pitch and discuss business plan with funding experts, giving them a better understanding the mindset of an investor. Events are hosted monthly on Wednesday evenings in Michigan cities including: Ann Arbor, Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids.
Keynote Speaker
Paul Glantz, Founder and Chairman of Emagine Entertainment, Inc. and CEO of Proctor Financial Inc.
Judges
Robi Mitra, CEO, K&A Resource Group
Steve Jbara , Owner, Grand Rapids Drive
Tember Shea, Director inGAGE, Inforum
Patrick Falle, Global Chief Evangelist/Founding Investor, Avalara
Sridhar Lakshmanan, Educator, Entrepreneur, Mentor, University of Michigan, Dearborn
David C. Bloom, Founder and Principal, Factotem
Agenda
5:10pm – 5:25pm Registration
5:25pm – 5:30 pm Opening Remarks
5:30pm-6:30pm Company Presentations
6:30pm-6:35pm – 2 minute break, and introduction of Keynote
6:35pm-6:55pm –Keynote, Paul Glantz, Founder & Chairman of Emagine Entertainment, Inc. & CEO, Proctor Financial Inc
6:55pm – 7:10 pm – Q&A with Audience
7:10 pm – 7:30 pm Networking
Apply here: http://kyybaxcelerator.com/pitch-club-application.php
Thank you to our sponsors
Rehmann
Bondman PLC
TiE Detroit
Ann Arbor SPARK
