From Bangladesh to $50K Pitch Judge: His Startup Journey Will Inspire You!

"The biggest barrier in Bangladesh? Payment gateways. Here in the US, I can implement Stripe, Mercury, anything..."

Meet MD Tariquzzaman, from struggling international student to CEO of RentYard, a startup judge at Pro-Forma's $50K Virtual Pitch Competition and more. His journey? Nothing short of extraordinary.

?? THE IMMIGRANT FOUNDER PLAYBOOK:

Facing the classic chicken-and-egg problem (no credit score = no apartment, no apartment = harder to build credit), MD did what entrepreneurs do best: He solved it.

"I started by walking into apartments, notebook in hand. Every conversation, every pain point, carefully documented. Then transformed it into RentYard – bridging the gap for international talent coming to America."

?? JUDGE'S INSIDER TIPS FOR THE $50K COMPETITION:

1. The MVP Trap "Founders come with designs but no technical co-founder. That's not going to work," MD reveals. His advice? Get a technical co-founder or deep domain expertise before pitching.
2. The Focus Factor "I see founders with 3-4 ideas. Pick ONE based on scalability and future demand."
3. The Resource Reality "As a startup founder, you have limited funds. Know exactly when to hire for each phase - design, development, launch."

?? WHY THIS COMPETITION IS DIFFERENT:

Pro-Forma isn't just another feature on your startup tools wishlist—it's the platform Eagle Venture Lab trusts to separate the unicorns from the "nice try" corns. Every application gets analyzed through Pro-Forma's comprehensive evaluation system, giving you the insights investors crave.

As highlighted by host Matt Cretzman, it isn't just another pitch competition. It's a complete ecosystem for founders to:

• Refine their vision
• Validate assumptions
• Build investor-ready plans
• Create financial models
• Generate term sheets
• Be seen by no fewer than 50 industry experts

?? Your Shot at $50K Starts Here

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

"We're not here to crush dreams," MD emphasizes. "We're here to help startups grow."

?? BONUS TIP: MD reveals the secret sauce for international founders - "The US gives you access. Access to information, mentorship, talented people. Use it!"

Ready to Write Your Success Story?

Take your shot at Eagle Venture Lab's Pitch Competition, powered by Pro-Forma's revolutionary platform. Your next big break might be one pitch away.

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