Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 5:00 PM - to - 9:00 PM PDT

Santa Monica, CA

Startup Arena

PRESSURE-TEST YOUR PITCH IN REAL CONDITIONS.

REAL-LIFE UNCERTAINTY. PRODUCTIVE CHAOS. INSTANT FEEDBACK.

Pitch live. Get scored in real time.

Startup Arena in 3 Acts:

Startup Pitches on-stage:

• ​Founder presentations to a live audience

• ​Expert, investor, and audience feedback

• ​Prizes awarded for selected pitches

Fireside Chat:

• ​Talk and special guest TBA

Networking

• 1-on-1 conversations with active investors

• Meet the founders who just pitched

• Refreshments and an open room to connect

Pitch live in front of investors, get scored in real time, and walk away with more than feedback.

REAL-TIME PROOF

A live pitch moment that reveals what actually lands, and what doesn't. Less guesswork, more signal.

INVESTOR FEEDBACK

Direct, actionable notes from operators who fund.

PRIZES

Standout pitches win. Walk away with momentum.

REAL CONNECTIONS

Founders + investors. High-quality founder and investor networking in the kind of room where follow-up emails actually get answered.

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