2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Where Community Meets Opportunity

Powering U

2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Startup pitches, pickleball & powerful networking supporting PoweringU Foundation’s mission.

Chicken N Pickle- Allen

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Smash for a Cause: Where Community Meets Opportunity event! Get ready to have a blast at Chicken N Pickle- Allen on June 2nd , 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time). This is a fantastic opportunity to come together and make a difference while having fun!

This video is from last year event. (2025)

Agenda

Startup Showcase + Foundation Spotlight

Untitled agenda

Welcome & Opening Remarks
• PoweringU Foundation mission overview
• Sponsor recognition

3 curated startup pitches
• ~8–10 minutes per founder (including brief Q&A)

Startup Presentations

• How to connect with founders (Networking)
• Investment & partnership next steps

Closing Call-to-Action on Presentations 

Open Pickleball Play
 Mixed networking groups (investors, founders, sponsors)
 Casual courtside conversations

Pickleball Play + Strategic Networking

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