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Startup Pitch Competition: Three founders compete for $25K | E1999

E1999 • Aug 28, 2024 • 42 mins

Jason and Kelly kick off the Founder University startup pitch competition, then we hear from Eric Gilbert-Williams on The Public Bored, Matt Schwed on Speed AI, and Joe Tannorella on PodEngine. Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment, and details how to apply!

Key Points

Understanding your customers deeply and ensuring they are over the moon with your product is critical for success.
Hiring team members who are passionate about your product's vertical and have the necessary skills can significantly enhance your product-market fit.
Building in virality and multiplayer modes in consumer apps can dramatically reduce customer acquisition costs and increase user engagement.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 67%

Joe Tannorella

Guest • 7%

Bianca Veltri

Host • 2%

Kelly Schricker

Host • 6%

Eric Gilbert-Williams

Guest • 10%

matt schwed

Guest • 7%

Chapters

0:00	Jason and Kelly kick off the show
4:32	Eric Gilbert-Williams pitches The Public Bored
10:24	Fidelity Private Shares - Visit https://fidelityprivateshares.com! Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.
11:38	Matt Schwed pitches Speed AI
15:50	Joe Tannorella pitches PodEngine
23:33	Google Cloud - Accelerate your startup journey with the Google for Startups Cloud Program. Apply at https://startups.google.com/twist
25:03	Ranking the three companies
29:12	Founders' experiences and learning outcomes at Founder University
31:47	Runway - Sign up at https://runway.com/twist to get your first 2 months free.
33:18	Q&A

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