Advanced Tech, Web3, and AI Pitch Night

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For our latest Startup Victoria Pitch Night we will focus on the exciting world of Advanced Tech, Web3, and AI!

The Capitol

Pitch Nights!

At The Startup Network, we're proud to host Australia's most dynamic and inspiring pitch nights for early-stage founders. Our monthly events are a vibrant showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring founders and their groundbreaking ideas!

<h3>🚀 Gear Up for an Unforgettable Pitch Night – Calling All Startup Founders! 🚀</h3>Startup Victoria is thrilled to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for this groundbreaking event! With AWS's support, we're bringing together the brightest minds and the most innovative startups for a night of unforgettable pitches.🤖 AI, Web3, and Advanced Tech: Fueling the Future 🚀Our focus is on the visionaries who are breaking new ground in AI, Web3, and Advanced Tech. These pioneering technologies are reshaping how we connect, communicate, and understand the world, and we're excited to showcase them!💥 The Stage is Set at the Capitol Theatre 💥Join us on May 30th at the historic Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street for an electrifying Pitch Night! Witness the excitement as four finalists take the stage to present their groundbreaking businesses to industry professionals, fellow founders, and an expert panel of judges.🏆 Your Chance to Shine – Apply Now! 🏆Are you at the forefront of Advanced Tech, Web3, or AI with your startup? Eager to make a difference in the tech world? We're looking for you! Apply now for a chance to pitch your venture and potentially win valuable resources from Startup Victoria, with contributions from AWS, to help your startup reach new heights!🎟️ Witness the Future – Secure Your Tickets Now! 🎟️Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind night. Connect with fellow founders and industry professionals, and witness the audacious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of AI, Web3, and Advanced Tech. Reserve your spot for May 30th at the iconic Capitol Theatre on Swanston Street!Seize this unique opportunity to witness the rise of the next tech giants! Be there as history is made.<h3>Applications are now open, <a href="https://airtable.com/shr9bfw9T0w4SM9qs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply Here</a></h3>April 29: Applications openMay 18: Applications closeMay 19: Shortlisted applicants announcedMay 25: Pitch training for shortlisted applicantsMay 26: Finalists announcedMay 30: Pitch Night!<h2>Get your ticket now!</h2>Discover the future of AI, Web3 and Advanced Tech innovation at Startup Vic's Pitch Night on May 30th! Join us at Capitol Theatre to hear from fearless founders and connect with industry professionals. Apply now to showcase your business and be in with a chance to win a range of business goodies to help take your startup to the next level.Startup Vic members get FREE tickets to Pitch Nights! Become a member <a href="https://www.startupvictoria.com.au/memberships" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>

<h2>Startup Vic Prize Package</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.startupvictoria.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Startup Victoria</a>: The winner will receive one year Startup Victoria membership</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.archa.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Archa</a>: Discount custom plan for your business</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/activate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AWS</a>: $10,000 AWS Credit to the winner and $5,000 AWS Credit to finalists</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.bluerock.com.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BlueRock: </a>Half day strategy workshop or business value assessment to the value of $3,000</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://cakeequity.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cake Equity</a>: Free Cake Equity subscription for 1 year + 1 hour Mentoring / Consult on Capital Raising or Employee Shares.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.cdandco.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coghlan Duffy &amp; Co</a>: 1 x hour free legal audit and advice</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.commoncode.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Common Code: </a>Two x 3 hour workshops that will have technical/product development value (worth over $3300). This prize includes a 10% discount on any follow-up software development or product services (offer is valid for 30 days after initial workshop sessions).</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://dateofbirth.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Date of Birth</a>: Free 1 Hour Branding Consultation followed by a 10% discount on services (valid for 30 days after consultation).</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://empiraa.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Empiraa: </a>Lifetime subscription to Empiraa Enterprise to help simplify your business planning, break down strategies into actionable steps, and enable efficient resource allocation</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.finleycapitalpartners.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Finley Capital Partners</a>: Expression of Interest Fee ($980 plus GST) AND Crowdfuding Listing Fee ($1950) waived</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.iotasol.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Iotasol</a>: 1 x Product Roadmap development workshop (valued at AU$5,000)</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.weareluna.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LUNA</a>: Free 1 hour consultation for both legal &amp; accounting services followed by a 25% discount on services (valid for 30 days after relevant consult in legal or financial services)</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.myob.com/au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MYOB</a>: Cash in on 12 months of MYOB Business Lite (worth $288): the all-in-one accounting solution perfect for startups that simplifies admin tasks like tracking income and expenses, scrolling through financial reports and calculating tax.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://pinpayments.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pin Payments</a>: A $300 restaurant voucher from a selected list of Obee venues such as Bar Liberty, Capitano and Supernormal</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.pointerstrategy.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pointer</a>: 1 month free of Pointer's 2 month Zero 2 Outbound Program, valued at $13500. This includes weekly 30m consulting sessions working through their program to build an outbound prospecting playbook to add to your GTM strategy.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.standardledger.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Standard Ledger</a>: 50% off their financial modelling service (prize value: $1500) OR let us handle your bookkeeping - get your first 3 months free on a 12-month package (prize value: $960)</li></ul><ul><li> <a href="https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stone and Chalk</a> - 2 month residency package, including desk space and commercialisation support at the Melbourne Stone &amp; Chalk Hub (for new residents only)</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://stripe.com/au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stripe</a>: $50,000 of volume waived of Stripe fees</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.tability.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tability</a>: 1-year of Tability 2.0 essentials subscription for free</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.rampersand.vc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rampersand</a>: One hour of mentoring from one of the team at Rampersand </li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.williambuck.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">William Buck</a>: One hour consultation with Jennifer Lau, our Business Advisory Technology Lead from William Buck</li></ul>______________________________________________________________________________<h3>Event terms and conditions</h3>We will announce the format of our events in line with COVID-19 restrictions 2 weeks before the event is due to take place. All attendees to Startup Victoria's event must comply to our <a href="https://startupvictoria.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Events-Code-of-Conduct.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Startup Victoria Events Code of Conduct.</a>All Startup Victoria events are 18+.