FARMINGTON HILLS – The deadline to participate in PitchClub at Ann Arbor SPARK and get the opportunity to win a $50,000 investment plus mentoring from some of the top technology and business players in the state is May 27.

Pitch Club is hosted by Kyyba Innovations and Bodman PLC. The event is scheduled for June 26.

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, three 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.

The select pool of the companies chosen to pitch at the monthly Pitch Club events will be provided investment opportunities in the form of presenting to the investment team of Kyyba Innovations during their quarterly Angels meeting. Investment opportunities will range from $25,000 to $100,000.

The June 26th event at Ann Arbor will include three startup presentations, a pool of judges, and special guest Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. Registration and application can be found at: www.PitchClubMI.com

Judges

Jonathan Murray, Managing Director, Draper Triangle Ventures

David A. Stone, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer, Professor, Health Sciences Professor, Philosophy, Oakland University

Eric Davis,  Technology Investment Analyst, Automation Alley

Caroline Hatfield, Senior Associate, Entrepreneurship, Venture for America

Kevin Ricco, Muskegon Innovation Hub, Grand Valley State University

Agenda

  • ● 5:00pm – 5:25pm: Registration
  • ● 5:25pm – 5:30pm: Opening Remarks
  • ● 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Company Presentations
  • ● 6:35pm – 6:55pm: Keynote
  • ● 6:55pm – 7:10pm: Q&A with Audience
  • ● 7:10pm – 7:30pm: Networking

Thank you to our sponsors

Be Investable

Ann Arbor SPARK

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Check out the entire calendar and get registerd here: http://kyybaxcelerator.com/calendar-registration.php