Please join us for our first in-person Demo Day in over two years, presented by the University of Richmond, on Tuesday, May 24 at the Byrd Theatre. Celebrate Batch 12 and take part in Demo Day, in the style of Shark Tank!

Join host Kelli Lemon, founder of Urban Hang Suite, as all 9 teams will pitch to the audience, and then be asked poignant questions about their company from our business savvy panel of Sharks! The audience will be able to vote for their fan favorite, and the Sharks will choose the overall winner who will receive a cash prize from our sponsor, ThinkNimble!

Sharks include:

Ajay Kori, co-founder of multiple startups including UrbanStems & Novilla Pharmaceuticals
Claire Herring, CLO & co-founder of Blue Ocean Brain, and Lighthouse Labs Batch 2 Alum
Richard Wintsch, Executive Director of Startup Virginia
Joy Polefrone, Clinical and Transformational Innovation Team with VCU Health

We are also thrilled to launch our Fund a Founder Campaign that afternoon, highlighting our first round of donors and partners.

Doors open at 2pm, show begins at 3pm. Parking is available in the parking decks around the Byrd, as well as street parking.

Appetizers, beer, and wine will be provided for your enjoyment during the show!

"Feed the Byrd!"- Popcorn & candy will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Byrd Theatre Foundation.

Bring a friend and register early as limited seats are available!

Lighthouse Labs Demo Day