Startup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1942
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Todays show:
Jason and Presh kick off the Founder University pitch competition (00:00), then we hear from Peter on Props AI (10:17), Alan on 2ndHandGeek (21:15), and Alex on Zweelie (37:18). Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment (), and details how to apply!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Jason kicks off the show!
(1:16) Jason brings on Presh to introduce today's pitches!
(9:17) Eppo. Accelerate your experimentation velocity with Eppo. Visit https://www.geteppo.com/twist
(10:17) Peter Kirkham pitches Props AI
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(21:15) Alan Blakeborough Pitches 2ndHandGeek
(36:16) Mercury - Join 200K startups who use Mercury to operate at their best at http://mercury.com
(37:18) Alex Hanna pitches Zweelie
(41:44) Jason picks the startup he will invest in!
(43:26) Advice for founders and Q&A
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