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We're still thrilled from the TCVN Startup Pitch Competition at OC Innovation Week - Survivor™ XI. Held on May 6 with Oc...
14/06/2025

We're still thrilled from the TCVN Startup Pitch Competition at OC Innovation Week - Survivor™ XI. Held on May 6 with Octane OC, the event was inspiring.

Congratulations to our winner, Aspivix, and runner-up, Lidavex Inc, for their groundbreaking work.

Highlights included the launch of the iNov8 Capital WYA Fund by OG Arabian Prince (N.W.A.) and the introduction of WINGZ, TCVN’s new program for first-time angel investors. Chip F. Parker of LabX Ventures® also hosted a compelling live podcast.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this fantastic display of innovation.

06/05/2025

🚨 It’s Survivor XI Day.

Tonight, founders pitch their hearts out for a shot at startup glory. Real stories, real stakes, live on stage.

🎟️ Get your ticket now: https://lu.ma/survivor

06/05/2025

If your pitch deck doesn’t answer obvious questions, investors assume you haven’t done your homework – and you lose your chance.

Don’t let that happen.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Instead of spending months stuck preparing alone, get expert feedback, sharpen your pitch, and meet top investors in just one week at TCVN Survivor XI during OC Innovation Week.

In one packed agenda, founders can:

- Pitch live during the Lightning Round with a 30-second open mic opportunity
- Get real investor feedback at PitchPolish™
- Network with mentors, VCs, and innovation leaders
- Hear from OG Arabian Prince (founding member of N.W.A.), announcing the launch of his $150M WYA Fund supporting visionary and underrepresented founders

Semifinalists win a $750 Tech Innovation Forum ticket.

Finalists get even more: a golden ticket to pitch at Octane’s Fast Pitch, access to an exclusive VIP investor reception, and a shot at the Survivor Golden Skull and cash prizes.

Don’t waste time guessing what investors want. Show them. Fast, bold, and real.

Ready to own the room?

Secure your Survivor ticket before discounts and student tickets run out.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

Survivor is TOMORROW and the golden skulls are tagged and ready for Survivor XI at UC Irvine for OC Innovation Week. 🎟️ ...
06/05/2025

Survivor is TOMORROW and the golden skulls are tagged and ready for Survivor XI at UC Irvine for OC Innovation Week.

🎟️ Get your ticket now: https://lu.ma/survivor

05/05/2025

Think startup competitions are just about winning? Think again.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Survivor XI at OC Innovation Week isn't just a competition — it's training ground for one of the most important skills a founder needs: pitching to investors.

Too many founders show up to meetings unprepared, not because their ideas aren’t brilliant, but because they’ve never practiced under real pressure.

Survivor XI gives you the rare chance to practice your pitch live in front of investors — and get immediate feedback — before real money is on the line.

Every $150 Survivor XI ticket includes:

- VIP access to the PitchPolish™ Workshop – fine-tune your pitch with real coaching
- Cinco de Mayo Opening Reception with investors ($55 value)
- Exclusive access to the Startup to Scaleup founder bootcamp ($400 invite-only event)
- 30-second Lightning Round pitch to early-stage investors
- Keynote by OG Arabian Prince, announcing a $150M fund for visionary and underrepresented founders
- Live podcast pitch opportunity with LabX Ventures®

Making it to the Finals? Here’s what’s at stake:

- Golden ticket to pitch on Octane’s Fast Pitch main stage ($995 value)
- VIP Investor Reception invitation ($400 value)
- Cash prizes and the coveted Survivor Golden Skull
- Major investor exposure — in an environment built to help you succeed

Real founders don’t wait for perfect conditions. They prepare. They practice. They get in the room.

Survivor XI is your lab to test your pitch, sharpen your story, and show investors what you’re building — before it's too late.

Want in? Limited sponsored spots and tickets available at lu.ma/survivor.

Train like it matters — because it does.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

04/05/2025

Think startup competitions are a waste of time?

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Survivor XI at OC Innovation Week could change a founder’s entire fundraising future in just one afternoon.

Too many founders miss crucial funding chances simply because they aren't in the room.

When founders lack a roadmap, pitching blindly leads to wasted time and missed opportunities.

Events like Survivor XI are designed to help founders skip years of struggle and get investor-ready faster.

Here’s what every $150 Survivor XI ticket includes:

- VIP access to the PitchPolish™ Workshop (real-time coaching to sharpen your pitch)
- Cinco de Mayo Opening Reception with investors ($55 value)
- Exclusive access to the Startup to Scaleup founder bootcamp ($400 invite-only event)
- Free 30-second Lightning Round pitch to judges
- A keynote by OG Arabian Prince announcing a $150M fund for visionary founders
- Live podcast pitch opportunity with LabX Ventures®

Finalists win:

- A golden ticket to pitch on Octane’s Fast Pitch stage ($995 value)
- Invitation to the VIP Investor Reception ($400 value)
- Cash prizes and the coveted Survivor Golden Skull
- Direct exposure to major investors

Why does this event work?

Because founders who are prepared and show up build powerful connections, refine their storytelling, and pitch directly to investors — not middlemen.

It’s a chance to move faster, make real progress, and avoid getting stuck in endless fundraising cycles.

Ready to secure your pitch slot or sponsored ticket? Act quickly.

Get tickets and sponsored founder spots now at lu.ma/survivor.

Opportunities like this don’t wait — and neither should founders.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

03/05/2025

Pitching investors doesn’t have to take months of practice.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

You can sharpen your pitch and meet top funders in just one week.

Many founders believe they need months of refining before investors will listen. It’s a common mistake. Spending weeks tweaking a pitch alone often leads to wasted time and missed opportunities.

Events like TCVN Survivor XI at OC Innovation Week change the game.

In one packed week, founders can:

- Pitch live during the Lightning Round with a 30-second open mic opportunity
- Get real investor feedback at PitchPolish™
- Network with mentors, VCs, and innovation leaders
- Hear from OG Arabian Prince (founding member of N.W.A.), who will announce the launch of his new $150M WYA fund supporting visionary and underrepresented founders

Semifinalists win a $750 Tech Innovation Forum ticket.

Finalists get even more: a golden ticket to pitch at Octane’s Fast Pitch, access to an exclusive VIP investor reception, and a shot at the Survivor Golden Skull and cash prizes.

Instead of spending months "preparing" in isolation, founders can launch their ideas live — fast, bold, and real.

Ready to pitch like you mean it?

Secure your Survivor ticket before discounts and student tickets run out.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

02/05/2025

Your pitch isn't the problem. Your investor list—and prep—might be.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Want real feedback from actual investors before you hit the stage?

Join PitchPolish™, the workshop series that helps founders sharpen their pitch, connect with your community , and get ready to win.

Most founders waste time chasing the wrong people or sending cold emails that never get answered. At PitchPolish™, you’ll get direct input from our investors, advisors, and judgeson how to prepare with investors who are ACTUALLY investing.

We bring you:

- Real-time feedback from experts

- Guidance to refine your story and hook

- Connections that lead to real meetings

Bonus: Check out this list of 1,000 active angel investors—by stage, sector, and region—with direct LinkedIn and Twitter links to reach out with confidence. Thank you to Guillermo Flor.

PitchPolish™ is part of TCVN’s 40-year legacy of helping first-time founders go from idea to investment.

Don’t miss this—it’s where Survivor™ stage winners are made.

Spots are limited. Ready to pitch smarter?

Apply now and give your startup a real shot.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

02/05/2025

Most fundraising advice is vague.

"Build relationships" and "Tell your story" sound nice, but they don’t help you actually raise capital.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Survivor XI at OC Innovation Week changes the game — giving founders a real chance to pitch, connect, and move forward in just one day.

Too many startups waste months chasing warm intros, generic pitch nights, and events with zero investor ROI. That's why Survivor XI is built for action:

- Pitch live — even if you're just attending
- Sharpen your messaging at a live PitchPolish™ workshop
- Get face-to-face with top-tier investors and mentors
- Win a golden ticket to pitch at Octane's $995 Fast Pitch stage
- Network across multiple high-value events, all included with a single ticket

Special bonus: OG Arabian Prince from N.W.A. will announce his brand-new $150M WYA Fund focused on underrepresented founders live at the event.

LabX Ventures® will capture podcast interviews throughout the day, and students can grab limited free sponsored tickets. Finalists walk away with cash prizes, serious exposure, and direct investor opportunities.

No vague advice. No filler panels.
Real pitches. Real investors. Real traction.

Ready to stop guessing and start raising?

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

01/05/2025

Your appearance impacts your opportunities more than you think—especially when you’re pitching for real investors.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Want to stand out at your next pitch? Start by controlling your perceived value before you even say a word.

At the PitchPolish™ Workshop, you’ll get live feedback from pitch experts, refine your pitch to perfection, and make sure your presence matches the power of your idea. Tech Coast Venture Network has been helping founders become fundable for 40 years—and this is your chance to join that legacy.

Many founders with great ideas lose attention before slide two—because they didn't look or sound the part.

Showing up with confidence—clean branding, sharp presence, and a polished pitch—opportunities will follow.

This isn’t about pretending. It’s about getting *Investor Ready™*.

Join the next PitchPolish™ session and take 5 minutes to:

- Practice your pitch - Get expert feedback

- Connect with our community

Get intentional. Get polished. Get noticed.

Spots are limited—sign up now and be ready when it counts.

🎟️ get your ticket today at: https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR

Promo codes available through community partners.

FREE student tickets are available through Ryan Foland at the UCI Antrepreneur Center and Bryan Ruef at CSUF entrepreneur center.

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