Web Summit Pitch Competition: Early-Stage Startups Take the Stage

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Web Summit Pitch Competition: Early-Stage Startups Take the Stage

The Web Summit pitch competition at the group rounds was a hotbed of innovation, with early-stage startups showcasing their groundbreaking solutions to a panel of esteemed judges. Sabina, Associate Partner at Phillips and Byrne, led the session, emphasizing the importance of technical due diligence in evaluating the alignment of technology with pitch decks.

The judges for the session included Ms. Menaka Gopinath, Chief Marketing Officer at Project Management Institute, Mr. Bernhard Friedl, an angel investor, and Mr. Deniz Kayahan from Startup Intellect. Each judge brought their unique expertise to the table, providing valuable insights and feedback to the participating startups.

A diverse range of startups, including Agricon, The Real Mock, Blast, Jarvis, E-mobility Rentals, Endless, and Pixel IO, pitched their ideas. Each startup had three minutes to present their pitch, followed by a three-minute Q&A session with the judges. The startups represented various sectors, from Agritech and e-commerce to AI and blockchain gaming, highlighting the breadth of innovation at the Web Summit.

The judges meticulously evaluated each pitch, focusing on aspects such as problem-solving approach, market opportunity, business model, competitive landscape, and team expertise. The startups eagerly addressed the judges’ questions, providing further clarity on their value proposition, scalability plans, and revenue generation strategies. The session concluded with a reminder that the semifinalists would be announced later that day at Pitch Stage One in Pavilion 2.