Bulletpitch

?? What an incredible experience at the Bulletpitch+ x Antler Tech Carnival during SXSW! ?? A huge thank you to Brett Perlmutter and the other amazing organizers for hosting such a dynamic event, and to everyone who stopped by our booth! ?? Participants had a blast in the Cash Cube, and the money they grabbed is going straight into their FutureMoney accounts to help their families build generational wealth. ?? It was also fantastic meeting fellow entrepreneurs who share the same passion for advancing technology and reshaping industries. I’m so grateful for the connections made and the inspiration shared throughout the event! ?? Check out the video of the Cash Cube in action! ??? #SXSW #TechCarnival #FutureMoney #FinTech #Innovation #Networking #Entrepreneurs #GenerationalWealth #Austin2025

There’s a new wave of venture capital coming… This week, we hosted Austin’s biggest tech event of the year with our friends at?Antler, who share our vision for the future of venture. The ethos of the event was simple:?humanizing founders and investors?by creating a space for authenticity and creativity. Our?carnival-style concept?gave founders and sponsors booths to showcase games and activations, making it easy to connect in a natural, engaging way. And to add even more magic, we had stilt walkers (literally taking venture to new heights), popsicles, popcorn, axe throwing, caricatures, free swag, a photo booth, a cash booth, and a luxury lounge. At Bulletpitch we are redefining venture by building an ecosystem around community, kindness, accessibility, and belief in bold ideas. To the?hundreds of founders and funders?who joined us, thank you for coming and see you in Austin next year! Special thanks to our partners:?Notion, Fidelity, Justworks, Escalon, and Banc of California. Shoutout to:?Allie (couldn't have done it without you), Alexis, Jesse, Tyler (pictured in the amazing photo on the left), John and team, Dave, Anastasia and team, Charlie, Sophia, Tracy, Mike, Beverly, Hannah, Samantha, Ian, Kristen and team, Rachel, Nick and team, Akhil, Sarah, Yousif, Richard, Mark—and everyone else who helped make this happen!

PlayMaker hit the carnival! ?? Had an incredible time talking about the future of brand x sports partnerships at the Bulletpitch+ x Antler Tech Carnival, connecting with founders, investors, and members of the Austin community! Huge thanks to Bulletpitch and Antler for creating such a dynamic space for innovation. If you’re in Austin and want to connect, let’s make it happen! Drop a comment or DM me - I’d love to keep the conversation going! P.S. See our golf game below! ?? #SportsTech #Startups #Networking #brands #partnerships #SXSW Brett Perlmutter Allie Mullen Samantha Cerqueira Sameer Mehra Elizabeth Tobeason

Investing in Creators Like Startups—Is It a Good Idea? Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about venture investing in creators the way firms invest in startups. The logic tracks—creators have massive distribution and influence. But is it the right model? Here are a few key considerations: 1?? Are creators actually building companies? Creators have niche audiences and unparalleled distribution, but the best startups solve problems—not just capture attention. A creator-led company may tap into an existing fan base, but is the business built to last, or just monetizing influence?" 2?? Do creators actually need capital? A creator worth investing in likely already monetizes well through brand deals, sponsorships, and other revenue streams. Do they need venture funding for their personal brands or could they just raise when spinning up standalone businesses? 3?? What are the long-term effects? Startup founders can exit or fold companies but a creator’s brand is tied to them indefinitely. Bringing on outside investors means giving up a stake in something that can’t easily be separated from the person behind it. What does that mean for their long-term flexibility? One thing is clear—creators will continue to shape the startup world. The question is whether direct investment in them will become the norm or if this is just the first iteration of venture’s relationship with creators. Would love to hear your thoughts—where do you see this trend going? ??

Brands are losing millions to IP theft—and most don’t even realize it. From counterfeit goods to unlicensed artwork, infringement is everywhere, yet most brands still rely on outdated, manual enforcement. Trevor West, Jesse Xu, and Ivan Esmeral, the founders of?Podqi, saw an opportunity to fix that. Their insight??IP enforcement is broken.?Brands either don’t know they’re being ripped off or spend a fortune chasing infringers with slow, manual legal processes. So they built?Podqi, an AI-powered platform that detects, removes, and even monetizes IP infringement at scale. And it’s working.?Podqi already counts brands like Hellstar, CMG Worldwide, and Mainfactor as customers, helping them reclaim lost revenue while cutting enforcement costs. A system that?protects brands and turns IP enforcement into a profit driver? That’s a game-changer. Highly recommend checking out their Bulletpitch feature—linked in the comments below!

Catch us at the SXSW Antler & Bulletpitch+ Tech Carnival where we’ll be reimagining golf chipping to highlight the visibility challenges in brand & sports partnerships. There will be 1.5K founders, investors, and tech leaders - get on the list (link in comments ??) PlayMaker Sameer Mehra Elizabeth Tobeason #sxsw #partnerships #brandpartnerships #startup

We’re doing it big bc everything’s bigger in TX! So stoked to be in #SXSW2025 with my team at Outbound Aerospace ?? Send me a dm if you’ll be there too and we’d love to have y’all check out our carnival game booth hosted by Antler & Bulletpitch on Monday, 3/10 from 7-11p ?? come toss some planes and win some swag from us!

This is gonna be fun ?? Can't wait!! Let me know if you'll be there, friends!! ??

I’m excited to represent?FutureMoney?at the?Bulletpitch Antler Tech Carnival?during?SXSW!??? If you’ve ever wished you could earn money while playing games, you won’t want to miss our booth! Sign up for the event, and stop by between 7-11pm on?March 10th?in?Austin, Texas?to learn how you can take a smarter approach to building generational wealth.??? ?? Details in the comments! If you're in the area, let’s connect—I’d love to meet up! #SXSW #TechCarnival #FutureMoney #FinTech #Networking #Austin2025 #Innovation

AI is booming—but so is its energy bill. Data center loads have?tripled?over the past decade, and with AI’s rapid growth, energy consumption is skyrocketing. Abhishek Sastri and Chase Overcash, the founders of?FLUIX AI, saw an opportunity to fix this. Their insight??Cooling is one of the biggest energy drains in data centers, yet most systems operate inefficiently. So they built?Fluix, an AI-powered software platform that dynamically optimizes cooling, reducing energy consumption in real time based on IT workloads and environmental factors. And it’s working.?Fluix has already cut cooling energy use by up to 40% for their customers, helping data centers reduce costs and emissions. A solution that?lowers energy costs while making AI infrastructure more sustainable? The company's potential is huge! Highly recommend checking out their Bulletpitch feature—linked in the comments.