Popular on EntSun
- IRF Builders Forum Brings Global Leaders to Washington, D.C. to Advance Religious Freedom Through Cooperative Engagement - 227
- BillBoards Inc. Hits the Road with God Bless America Tour and Reality Series Now Streaming on Tubi TV - 173
- databahn Launches GenAI Sales Intelligence Platform to Revolutionize Fortune 500 and Global 2000 Account Research - 134
- Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson Launches Independence Day Safe Ride Initiative with 500 Free Uber Credits - 126
- The ITeam Ranked on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501—Tech Industry's Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide - 119
- Revolutionary Blockchain Platform Okh Finance Announces Okh Finance(OKKH) Token Launch to Transform Global Asset Leasing Market - 119
- Agreement to Supply US-Based Defense Provider with Thin-Film Solar Tech for Orbital Application; Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI) - 117
- NYC Leadership Strategist Stacie Selise Launches Groundbreaking 4S Framework Series to Redefine Executive Excellence - 113
- Easton & Easton, LLP Files Suit Against The Dwelling Place Anaheim & Vineyard USA Over Abuse Allegations - 107
- Josh and Heidi Follow Up the Much Anticipated and Successful Launch of the "Spreading the Good BUZZ" Podcast with a Personal Request - 106
Similar on EntSun
- Dr. Harmon Completes Prestigious Zygomatic Implant Residency in Brazil
- TikTok Star ArcadeFriends Attempts 24-Hour Claw Machine Marathon at Lucky Puppy Arcade in Las Vegas
- Bach and Beyond: Cellists Return to the Beach for 2nd Annual Bethany Beach Cellofest
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival To Build Bridges in Small Mountain Community, Highlight Local Businesses
- Drone Light Shows Emerge as the New Standard in Live Event Entertainment
- Skyline Partners with ZenSpace to Offer Private Meeting Pods for Trade Show Exhibitors
- Get Your Cowboy Boots On! Causeway Country BBQ Music Festival Kicks Off September 12–14 in Ft. Pierce
- Michael Reafsnyder opens solo exhibition at Scott Richards Contemporary Art in San Francisco
- The Naturist World Just Shifted — NaturismRE Ignites a Global Resurgence
- An Exclusive VIP Reception Honoring Vocal Prodigy Alliana Lili Yang's Remarkable Achievements and Magazine Cover Spotlight
TCVN Announces Survivor™ XI SoCal Startup Pitch Competition at UCI Cove during OC Innovation Week
EntSun News/11050094
IRVINE, Calif. - EntSun -- Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Survivor Fast Pitch Competition, returning on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as part of OC Innovation Week at The Cove at UC Irvine. This year's event will feature the largest Survivor stage in history, offering entrepreneurs and startups an unparalleled opportunity to pitch their ideas, win cash prizes, and secure a Golden Ticket to Octane OC's prestigious Main Stage Pitch Event on Wednesday, May 7.
Since its inception, Survivor has been the premier fast-pitch competition in Southern California, providing early-stage entrepreneurs with a platform to refine their pitch, gain exposure, and connect with investors. Building on the success of Survivor X at SoCal Startup Day, where over 100 founders pitched their startups, this year's competition will feature a $2,084 cash prize for the winner, in celebration of TCVN's 40th anniversary. "Survivor is the American Idol of fast-pitch events," said Tony Crisp, President of TCVN. "We are excited to collaborate with Octane and UCI to make entrepreneurship more accessible and inclusive to our community."
More on EntSun News
Competition Format:
Lightning Round
Survivor XI & OCIW
Survivor XI is part of OCIW, a weeklong event from May 5-9, 2025, celebrating entrepreneurship, technology, and investment in Southern California. The winner of Survivor XI will secure a Golden Ticket to Octane's Fast Pitch 2025 on May 7, where they will present their company to a curated audience of investors, executives, and industry leaders.
More on EntSun News
This collaboration is part of a new strategic partnership between TCVN and Octane, announced in December 2024. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between early-stage entrepreneurs and investors, leveraging TCVN's PitchPolished™ and InvestorReady™ workshops with Octane's LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator to help founders refine their business strategies and prepare for funding. "This partnership amplifies our shared mission to empower founders, helping them navigate challenges and achieve meaningful milestones in their startup ventures" added Bill Carpou, CEO of Octane OC.
lu.ma/survivor
Since its inception, Survivor has been the premier fast-pitch competition in Southern California, providing early-stage entrepreneurs with a platform to refine their pitch, gain exposure, and connect with investors. Building on the success of Survivor X at SoCal Startup Day, where over 100 founders pitched their startups, this year's competition will feature a $2,084 cash prize for the winner, in celebration of TCVN's 40th anniversary. "Survivor is the American Idol of fast-pitch events," said Tony Crisp, President of TCVN. "We are excited to collaborate with Octane and UCI to make entrepreneurship more accessible and inclusive to our community."
More on EntSun News
- California Family Launches Billboard to Reach "Pardon Czar" Alice Marie Johnson
- Performance Slots Available: Collision Course Concert Series Heads to Atlanta, Tampa & Brooklyn
- Rent Like A Champion Acquires CollegeWeekends
- Sumter Landing Dental Care Launches Summer Special on Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Seligson Law Launches New Website to Support Cannabis Businesses in California and New York
Competition Format:
Lightning Round
- All attendees will have the opportunity to deliver a 30-second pitch to the audience.
- The top (3) audience-selected pitches will advance to the Semi-Finals.
- First come, first served, so arrive early to secure a spot!
- Semi-finalists, including Lightning Round winners and PitchPass holders, will present a 90-second pitch to a panel of judges.
- The top (3) finalists will move on to the Final Round.
- PitchPass+ holders will also receive an exhibitor booth and complimentary team tickets.
- The final (3) competitors will have (5) minutes on stage to deliver a (3) minute pitch followed by a (2) minute Q&A with the judges.
- The winner will take home cash prizes, the Survivor Golden Skull, and a Golden Ticket to Octane's Main Stage Pitch Event!
Survivor XI & OCIW
Survivor XI is part of OCIW, a weeklong event from May 5-9, 2025, celebrating entrepreneurship, technology, and investment in Southern California. The winner of Survivor XI will secure a Golden Ticket to Octane's Fast Pitch 2025 on May 7, where they will present their company to a curated audience of investors, executives, and industry leaders.
More on EntSun News
- databahn Announces Subscription Access to Fortune 500 GenAI Deep Dive Sales Intelligence Reports
- AI startup Congero offers instant websites with 24/7 updates - aiming to replace web agencies
- The Recording Academy Extends Invitation to The World's No.1 Superstar™—But He's Not Chasing the Award
- WonderDays Launches the UK's First AI Experience Gift Finder – Gifting Just Got So Much Easier!
- CelluHeal™ Launches Full Line of Advanced Wound Dressings for Online Purchase in the USA, Canada, and Beyond
This collaboration is part of a new strategic partnership between TCVN and Octane, announced in December 2024. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between early-stage entrepreneurs and investors, leveraging TCVN's PitchPolished™ and InvestorReady™ workshops with Octane's LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator to help founders refine their business strategies and prepare for funding. "This partnership amplifies our shared mission to empower founders, helping them navigate challenges and achieve meaningful milestones in their startup ventures" added Bill Carpou, CEO of Octane OC.
lu.ma/survivor
Source: Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN)
Filed Under: Event
0 Comments
Latest on EntSun News
- Opteamix Launches StackRewrite.AI to Transform Enterprise Legacy Modernization
- Planet Maldek: Watcher Files Unseals Explosive New Theory About Mars' True Origins
- DatsJustice Ignites the Industry with New Single "Dead Or Alive" & Announces 2025 Tour Kickoff
- "The Pornified Generation": Dr. Chris Samuels Exposes the Toxic Alliance Between Bro Culture and Pornography That's Rewiring a Generation
- Meet a Scientologist Builds Aussie Dreams with Mike and Jonny Hibbard
- Overwhelmed: Rick Denzien's Stark and Stirring Climate Anthem
- The 2025 ESPY Awards After Party- Presented by Poppi & High Noon
- The Modern Insurance Store Expands Medicare Help Services for Seniors in Cincinnati
- Ironside HR Named Fastest-Growing Staffing Firm for Second Year
- Inframark Continues to Build Its Community Management Capabilities and Multi-Disciplinary Presence in Arizona
- ICAST 2025: The Crystal-Clear Revolution Begins at Booth #3233
- Brindle Pet Supplies Now Carries Badlands Ranch Dog Food in Canada
- $10 Million Allocated to Establish Crypto Treasury Focused on High Value Ethereum (ETH) & Bitcoin (BTC) as Long-Term Holdings for Cybersecurity Leader
- Sing For Your Supper: A Night of Musical Comedy and Drag for a Great Cause
- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Celebrates New DBH Graduates
- $100 to $200 Million Equity Agreement with Top Digital Advisor Bitwise to Power Major Digital Asset Initiative for Bitcoin and Solana: OFA Group
- InSpired Brings World Premiere to the Weinberg Center This October
- New Collaboration Launches Corporate ESG Solution for Responsible Decommissioning and Transparent Reporting
- SlickCashLoan Launches Free Loan Calculator to Help You Plan Monthly Payments
- Hot New Fantasy Series Alert: The Key to Wonderland Captivates Readers with Dark Magic and Twisted Romance