Global Startup Symposium - Life Sciences and Non-Life Sciences - Virtual

Global Startup Symposium Q3 2025

This event will take place virtually. Once you register you will receive the meeting link! The day of the event you will receive the password to access the meeting.

There are only 20 pitching spots available:

> 10 Pitching Spots for Life Sciences Startups (MedTech, BioTech, HealthTech, etc.)

> 10 Pitching Spots for Non-Life Sciences Startups (AI, CleanTech, SaaS, AgTech, Etc.)

Pitching Enterepreneur Tickets are for presenting Life Sciences and Non-Life Sciences Startups.

General Admission Tickets are Non-Pitching tickets for anyone who would like to participate in the event including founders, co-founders, startup team members, service providers, general public, etc... This is NOT a ticket to pitch.

All paid tickets include access to all event activities, attending all educational sessions, and ability to buy packages.

Pitch Format:

Startups seeking funding at the stages of pre-seed, seed or series A will deliver a 5-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A and feedback session with the investor panel. The panelists will vote to rate the company.

Please prepare for your pitch by following these instructions: https://l.pismoventures.com/pitch-anatomy

Sample Pitch Deck: https://l.pismoventures.com/pitch-sample

The last slide of the pitch deck must include the following information:

• How much capital is being raised in this round
• What are the deal terms? Pre and Post Valuation/Cap, Discount, Maturity, Interest Rate, Etc…
• How much of the raise has already been collected and in the bank?
• How much of the raise is soft committed but not collected
• How much capital previously raised? How many rounds?
• How much hard cash has been invested by the founders in total (not sweat equity)?
• What are the milestones and intended use of investment capital?
• What is the current monthly burn rate?
• How long will the currently available cash last without additional investment?
• How many seats on your Board of Directors and do they have industry experience?

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This event provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. Event organizer has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your information and add you to our mailing list.

This event is open to both presenters and spectators.

• Participating in the Startup Symposium offers startups the opportunities to raise capital.
• Exposures to investors, investor groups, VCs, and family offices from across the nation
• Exposures could lead to significant investments for your company as it has been the case with previous events
• Attend invaluable education webinars and expert panels

Pismo Ventures calls on all startups and entrepreneurs! The Startup Symposium offers startups the opportunity to present, obtain honest and expert feedback from experienced investors, have exposure to angels, VCs, and other investors nationwide.

This event is open to all scalable pre or post revenue businesses with a formed entity and at least one full time founder (not only an idea), ranging in stage from pre-seed through series A.

Educational webinars and expert panels are included with paid registration.

Rules and Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18+ years of age
• Business must be active and may be either pre or post revenue but may not be just an idea that has not been launched
• Business must have at least one full time founder - 2 or more highly recommended
• Each applicant and business (each application) accepts all the rules, requirements, terms and conditions for the event as such terms may change from time to time without prior notification
• All participants release the rights to use any audio, video, or media for training and promotional purposes

No Refunds – No Exceptions - All Transactions Are Final

This is a virtual event.

Providing exposure and pitching opportunity to dozens of investors, angel groups, VCs and family offices from across the nation.

Limited Spots Available - Register Today (sells out quickly)! A great opportunity to pitch and network with dozens of investors from across the nation.

PROUDLY PARTNERED AND SPONSORED BY

Nguyen Tarbet - IP Law Firm

TCA Venture Group