Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Startup (TechCrunch Edition)

Welcome to Startup Oasis! #TCDisrupt

If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Entrepreneurs pitch their startups to the attendees; then, you can join a breakout room/area (that we curate) to talk to the founders, ask questions, and give feedback. People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. You are welcome to just watch as well.
If you would like to pitch, RSVP here, and you can sign up on the day of the event. This event is **free** to attend. You can also support us with a donation.

We are visiting SF for TechCrunch Disrupt and will have this special event at the Treeline inside the Sports Basement on the edge of SOMA and Mission District. Look for the flyers on the ground floor!

Schedule:
1:00 PM PDT - Doors Open for networking. Sign up at the check-in table if you want to pitch your startup. You can bring your own food and drinks if you wish to eat lunch here. There are many restaurants nearby if you want to eat lunch beforehand.
2:00 - Pitch Lab begins. Founders, you'll be able to get feedback for your pitch from PitchPartner. Then, we can discuss the feedback as a group and in pairs/small groups. This will help prep you for the pitches at 5 PM.
3:00 - Deal Flow Cafe speed networking begins. Founders sit on one side of the table, and those looking to join a team or help sit on the other side for 1 on 1 conversations, switching every 3 minutes.

4:00 - The main event begins: signups for pitches open, and networking continues
4:45 - Founders are chosen to pitch.
5:00 - Startup Oasis Begins, Founders Pitch.
5:30 to 7:00 PM - Founders break off into break-out rooms/areas, and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time, similar to a hackathon.
7:00 - The event is coming to an end, please wrap up connections.
7:30 - Head to happy hour @ Standard Deviant Brewing.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.

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Nearby Transit:

• BART: Take the Red, Yellow, Blue, or Green lines to 16 Street Mission Station. Then it's a half-mile walk or bike ride down 16th Street (Bay Wheels bikes located near the station).
• Car Parking: Public parking is located nearby and in the Sports Basement garage
• Buses: 22, 33, 55, 27, 9, 90, 12, 14, 49, 714, 292, 397
• Bikes: Bay Wheels bike station located in front of the venue
• Caltrain: Take an Uber or Bay Wheels bike from San Francisco station (1.2 miles). You can do the same from 22nd Street station (1.6) or transfer to the 55 bus. Alternatively, you can transfer to the Red line BART at Millbrae station.

FAQ:
Is this event free to attend? Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can buy a VIP ticket here and it will be appreciated! You can also talk to us about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
How do I get inside the venue? Look for the front entrance of Sports Basement. Head up to the elevator and go up to the 6th floor.
Am I eligible to pitch? You must be the founder or on the leadership team of a technology-based startup to be eligible to pitch. You can be early stage (pre-funding, pre-revenue, or pre-MVP) up to series A. Consultants, firms, and agencies cannot pitch their services - please join a breakout to speak with the founders.
How do I sign up to pitch? RSVP here and sign up on the list at the check-in desk on the day of the event. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch.
What happens after the pitches? The breakout groups form for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room and you can talk with them more there about their business and needs.
Can I take photos or videos? Yes, please be respectful when doing so. You can tag Startup Oasis on LinkedIn. If you have a video or YouTube show, you are welcome to interview founders and attendees.