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?? Pitch Lift Austin: 100+ Founders. 12 VCs. One Unforgettable Night. ?? Last week, Pitch Lift Austin was THE event of the week—where over 100 founders took the stage to pitch in front of 12 top VCs, creating an electric atmosphere of innovation, connection, and real opportunity. ?? Watch the sizzle reel! If you weren’t in the room, this is what you missed—high-energy pitches, real-time investor feedback, and founders walking away with new momentum. The excitement was unreal, and the feedback has been off the charts! None of this would have been possible without our incredible partners who helped make this a massive success: ?? Gesmer Updegrove LLP – The legal powerhouse for startups. ?? GrowthLab Financial – Smarter financial strategies for scaling. ?? Connectd – Unlocking capital and community for entrepreneurs. ?? Vector AI – The future of fundraising, powered by AI. Missed Austin? We’re bringing the action to a city near you ???? Scan the QR code to suscribe to our newsletter get on the list and be the first to know all the details! #PitchLift #FounderCommunity #Startups #Investors #NYCTechWeek #Fundraising

?? Seed & Series A B2B software founders, ever thought about being the acquirer? ?? Join our Lunch & Learn on March 27, 2025, to learn how companies like Flex and Fullcast are executing strategic M&A to gain talent, tech, revenue, and customers. Hear from founders, Zaid Rahman and Ryan Westwood on build vs. buy, investor buy-in, finding prospects, lessons learned, and post-acquisition realities. ?? RSVP in the Comments below ?? #startups #M&A #earlystagevc #B2Bsoftware #SaaS #10Stepsto10M

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We’re excited to announce our upcoming panel discussion series with esteemed Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Entrepreneurs, and more! Stay tuned for valuable insights and experiences from industry leaders. Melissa Withers Tom Meyer Philip Gager John Cohan Steve Walsh Anton Khinchuk PMP, CSM Mike Sweet #BehindTheScenes #GowithGesmer