Pitches Get Stitches (and $500) pitch competition

725 Kingsland Avenue,University City MO 63130

20 September, 2022

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New info (added Aug. 25): The winner of this Pitches Get Stitches is automatically qualified for a seat at the November 'Pitch Breakfast' competition hosted by TechSTL during Startup Week, with a $10,000 cash prize. Ding, ding ding! Get ready to RUMMM-BBBBLLLLLLEEE at the third round of the Pitches Get Stitches (and $500) pitch competition. Brought to you by Balto, this competition is tailored for startups that are not quite ready to get in front of venture capitalists and inventors -- and is often the founders first public appearance. More about support, community and innovation than funding -- this pitch competition brings out all kinds of people in the greater St. Louis startup ecosystem (and the region). Join us the third Tuesday of Sept. (the 20th) at 5pm for beverages and snacks and a highly social happy hour. Pitches get underway at 6. Here are some of the amazing people working to make this an exciting event: Emcee J.P. Johnson, Executive Director of Venture Cafe - STL Judges Anne Meisner, Chief Financial Officer of Balto Matt Phimphavong, Principal at Cultivation Capital Matt Menietti, Director of Programs, Arch Grants Venue Host Chris Holt, Managing Partner of TechArtista Selection Committee Emily Hemingway, Executive Director of TechSTL Melissa Grizzle, Executive Director of ITEN Stacy Gee Hollins, Dean, AB-SOB, Harris-Stowe State Univ. Time Keeper Tashara Earl , CEO of Shades of Color (a past Pitches Get Stitches contender) FOUNDERS: Apply to pitch by Sept. 2 . Scan QR code for application page.