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TechCrunch’s legendary meetup + pitch-off event is coming to Austin! Join us for beer, good conversation, and a battle to the death to see which entrepreneurs can dazzle and excite the judges in under sixty seconds.

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, dreamer or tech enthusiast, we want to see you at the event, so we can give you free beer and hear your thoughts. Come one, come all. It’s sure to be a night to remember.

Pitch-Off Details

Participants interested in competing in the pitch-off will have 60 seconds to explain why their startup is awesome. These products must currently be in stealth or private beta. The pitch application is now closed.

Office hours details

Office Hours are for companies selected for the Pitch-off, these 15 minute 1 on 1 talks will be held on the day of the event. We’ll hear about your company, give feedback, and talk about the best pitch strategy for the 60-second rapid-fire competition. Think of us as Adam Levine on The Voice. More information on Office Hours will follow in a post on TechCrunch.

Pitch-off winners

We will have 3-5 judges, including TechCrunch writers and local VC’s, who will decide on the winners of the Pitch-off. First place will receive a table in Start Up Alley at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt. Second Place will receive 2 tickets to the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt. Third Place will receive 1 ticket to the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt.

How To Become A Sponsor

For more information on sponsorship packages and to discuss becoming a sponsor, please contact sponsors@beta.techcrunch.com. Questions about the event? Please contact: events@beta.techcrunch.com.


Venue: Palm Door – 508 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Event runs from 6 PM – 10 PM

This is a 21+ event

AGENDA:
6:00 Doors Open
7:00 Pitch-Off
8:10 Winner Announced
8:15 Networking