When you’re building a startup, it’s so easy to get stuck in the day-to-day grind. Competitions like TechBBQ are a great way to step back and challenge yourself, your ideas, and your way of thinking. For us, it’s also a chance to think bigger and get inspired by other amazing entrepreneurs—it’s an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.

It was amazing! The room was packed with people genuinely interested in learning more, which created such an energizing atmosphere. We got fantastic questions, and the judges were incredible. We even had the chance to connect with several of them after the event, and one judge was kind enough to show us around San Francisco. It was truly an unforgettable experience!

Winning the competition and getting the chance to fly to San Francisco to compete there was an incredible opportunity. We learned so much and came back with a ton of inspiration. It also happened to be SF Tech Week, so we stayed an extra week to meet people, attend events, and soak up as much knowledge as we could. On top of that, we had meetings with several interested investors, which was hugely valuable for us and our growth journey.

Absolutely! We connected with several potential investors and, thanks to the attention we received, also met potential partners and clients. On top of that, we made a lot of great friends and came away with so much energy and wisdom from the amazing people we met.

Focus on what matters most to investors—make sure they clearly understand what you’re doing, the value you’re creating, and the impact your startup can have. We found an excellent template on the TechBBQ website that helped us structure our pitch and ensure we covered everything important. It was a game-changer, so take the time to prepare and use the resources available!

An incredible opportunity for connections, inspiration, and thinking bigger.

The SWC competition was an amazing experience. We started with a smaller pitch session for a more intimate audience, and even though we weren’t finalists, we still got the incredible opportunity to pitch in front of 3,000 people. It was such a great experience!

We were also invited to a couple of events, including sessions where we learned in detail about what investors are looking for, which was really insightful. Pegasus hosted a big party after the main pitch event, and it was a fantastic chance to mingle and connect with other participants.

While we didn’t meet as many investors as we had hoped, which was a bit surprising considering the strength of our pitch, we made the most of the trip. We found out it was SF Tech Week the following week, so we extended our stay and attended a number of events. Overall, it was a valuable and memorable experience!