Thursday, December 3, 2026; 5:30 PM - to - 10:30 PM PT

Silicon Valley Bank, 1540 2nd Court, Santa Monica, CA

In person & virtual

HAE SoCal Pitch Competition

Meet emerging founders, hear their pitches, and connect with the entrepreneurial community.

A stage for emerging companies.

Pre-seed and seed-stage founders pitch to investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Hear new ideas, exchange perspectives, and make connections.

Presented with HBS Angels and HBSASC Startup Partners.

INTERESTED IN PITCHING?

Bring your company into the conversation.

Qualifying pre-seed and seed-stage companies with Harvard-affiliated founders can apply.

Apply by November 13, 2026. Selected presenting founders receive complimentary admission.

THE EVENING

Pitch. Discuss. Connect.

5:30 PM: Doors open. Networking and small bites.

6:30 PM: Startup pitches and investor Q&A.

After the competition: Continue the conversations.

Join in Santa Monica—or online.

Thanks to Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs for sharing the graphics and details with our LA Startup Events members and #startupfriends across Southern California.

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