Innovation Pitch Fest, May 20, 2106 in Palo Alto, CA

Coming up with an idea for a tech startup is one thing. However, getting others to believe in your idea, and invest time and money is a different story. Come, test your skills!

The Innovation Pitch Fest is a special pitch competition sponsored and hosted by the law firm of King & Spalding LLP. The Innovation Pitch Fest provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present to a panel of experts, with a winner selected based on pitch quality, content, style and likelihood of success in the marketplace. All presenters will compete and receive first-hand feedback and recognition. The first place winner will receive a cash prize!

We invite technology and non-technology, social and not-for-profit startups and founders to present a 5 minute pitch in person to a panel of experienced judges.

Food and drinks will be provided, so please join.

Date: May 20, 2016

Location: King & Spalding

601 California Ave. Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Hosts: Erika Kikuchi (K&S Attorney), Praveen Gupta (Author/Mentor)

Prize: First place pitch winner will receive a check for $500.

Fee to Attend/Pitch: None. Media professionals and bloggers are invited.

Audience Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 (after that, please contact hosts for inquiries)

Pitch Presenter Deadline: Sorry, we are completely full for pitchers due to enormous interest! Please check in for future events!

Pitch Presenter Application: Please email host ekikuchi@kslaw.com and provide the company name, website (if any) and a short description of your company and/or pitch.

Sponsor: King & Spalding LLP

Agenda:

6:00pm Registration, Networking

6:45 pm Startup Presentations

8:00 pm Awards, followed by networking

9:00pm Adjourn

Plenty of food and drinks will be provided.

Judges:

1. Erika Kikuchi of King & Spalding (corporate transactional). 2. Rohit Dave (corporate development group at Samsung responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships) 3. Dan Ray of King & Spalding (IP specialist). 4. Anita Bist (co-founder eSign Genie and AccountSight; community entrepreneurship advocate) 5. Jennifer Kelly (Senior Manager, Innovation, Citrix)