A two-day pitch event and ramp-up workshop built for BOLD FOUNDERS ready to scale, stand out, and swim with sharks.
A high-energy startup incubator and pitch competition designed for underestimated founders. Each two-day event delivers strategy-packed workshops, expert mentorship, and a shot at $25,000 to fund your next move.
Day 1: Learn. Build. Prepare to Pitch.
•Workshops on branding, legal, finance, and AI
•Pitch lab + live coaching
•Expert roundtables & founder mixer
Day 2: Execute. Pitch. Accelerate.
•Brand storytelling + systems for scaling
•Sales & social selling workshop
•Live pitch in front of judges
•$25K award + celebration
You Belong in the Pool if..
You’re a business owner or aspiring founder
You are a woman, minority entrepreneur
You have a bold business idea, even if you’re not generating revenue yet
You’re serious about scaling or getting unstuck
You’re ready to do the work and pitch with purpose
Win $25,000 and More Than Just a Check
The Minnow Pool Impact Award
Each workshop ends with a powerful opportunity:
one standout entrepreneur will receive a custom growth
package valued at up to $25,000 in cash and services.
We’re looking for bold ideas, real hustle, and the potential to scale.
You bring the pitch, we’ll bring the plan.
Award based on business readiness, pitch strength, and growth potential.
Funds and services released upon hitting key milestones.
Full 2-day access to all workshops, sessions, and pitch coaching
Expert roundtables and one-on-one mentor pods
Event materials, templates, and legal/financial prep tools
Entry into The Deep End™ Pitch Competition for a chance at $25,000
Networking mixer + closing celebration
🎟 Limited spots available. Don’t miss the early bird window.
No fluff. Just operators, advisors, and investors who’ve done the work.
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