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APAC Founders are Invited
# Pitch Perfect: Pitch to VCs & Get Live Feedback
Join HubSpot and our VC guests for a live session where startup founders like you, can take the stage to pitch your innovative ideas to a panel of seasoned investors!
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__🎁__ Registrants will also __get access to freebies__ from HubSpot - including free pitch deck templates and sample elevator pitch outline that have been validated by our investors.
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## About the Session
During our 'Pitch Perfect' live session we will select three to four dynamic entrepreneurs to showcase their startup pitches and receive real-time insights from our panel of prominent investors.
Founders will have time to present their business models, market strategies, and unique value propositions, to our panel of venture capitalists. Our VC guests will then give the founder live feedback to help refine their pitches and gain invaluable advice to elevate their businesses.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, don’t miss this chance to witness the art of pitching and the power of feedback in action!
### Learning Objectives
- __Enhance Pitch Clarity and Impact:__ Founders will learn to articulate their business model and value proposition more clearly, ensuring that key information resonates with potential investors.
- __Receive Constructive Feedback:__ Founders will engage with VC partners to receive targeted feedback on their pitch presentation style, content, and engagement strategies, enabling them to refine their approach for future pitches.
- __Understand Investor Expectations:__ Founders will gain insights into what venture capitalists prioritize when evaluating pitches, including market potential, scalability, and team dynamics, helping them align their presentations with investor interests.
## 📣 Would You Like to Present Live to VCs?
Are you a startup founder looking for help on how you can improve your live pitch? Are you brave enough to get live feedback? We welcome APAC-based founders to pre-submit their elevator pitch to be discussed live during this session.
We will select between three to four founders to join the session and present live to our VCs. If you are not selected this round, fret not, we are running the next series soon in October. Just keep a lookout in this page!
### How can you take part?
__Step 1 :__ Simply sign up to the [HubSpot for Startups program here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=XuZRyNEuoRMO&program=entrepreneur) (no purchase required).
__Step 2 :__ Fill out the registration form below. You will receive an email with a link to submit your elevator pitch.
You will be required to submit a 3-minute video outlining who you are as a founder, your startup, and the problem you are trying to solve.
Before submitting your elevator pitch, please note, those selected must be willing to present your pitch during a live webinar. The session will also be distributed via our website and LinkedIn page.
### Agenda
__3pm - 3.05pm:__ Introduction to HubSpot For Startup Program & Pitch Perfect Series.
__3.05pm - 3.25pm:__ Demystifying process of pitching to investors and storytelling techniques for Startup Founders *(Attendees will hear directly from a successful startup that fundraised recently!)*
__3.25pm - 4.05pm:__ Live Pitching Session with __4 selected startups__
__4.05pm - 4.10pm:__ Audience's Favorite - Vote for your favorite startup pitch!
__4.10pm - 4.15PM:__ Winner will be announced, and we will open up Q&A segment with the audiences.
## Meet the Speakers

## Jay Teo - Investment Analyst @ Antler
Jay oversees Antler's pipeline of founders and startups in Singapore. Besides deal sourcing and due diligence, he actively supports coaching and fundraising operations, guiding early-stage startups from zero to beyond.
Jay's prior experiences in tech policy and consulting have inspired his commitment to empower founders and their impact, particularly in sustainability and emerging technologies.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Law, and Economics from Singapore Management University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

## Devi Chinthireddy - Senior Director @ T-Hub
Devi is the co-founder of HedgeVista. We’re on a mission to accelerate the investment cycle for both Funds and Investors so they can focus on what matters. She has rich experiences in the private equity investment and startup experience of inception, initial build and early growth stage. She also has strong experiences in business Development via market entry, cost efficiency, financial efficiency etc

## Bernie Margulies - Investment Associate @ Wavemaker Partners
Bernie focuses on investments in Generative AI and the Philippine market. Since joining Wavemaker Partners in 2020, he has played a key role in deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and preparing investment proposals for the fund’s decision-making.
Before joining Wavemaker, Bernie honed his skills developing and managing data systems at a Rocket Internet startup and a well-known Philippine F&B brand. Despite being a Korean-American based in Singapore, he spent over a decade in the Philippines and pursued a BS in Management Engineering at Ateneo de Manila University.
In addition to Generative AI, Bernie also has a keen interest in Data Science, Machine Learning, Developer Tools, and Low Code-No Code solutions.

## Gwenllian Ching - Head of HubSpot For Startup (APAC)
Gwenllian is the Head of Startups, APAC @ HubSpot. She spearheads all partnerships in APAC Market, covering India, SEA and AUNZ regions and works closely with early-stage to growth-stage startups on their sales, marketing, and customer growth efforts.
Prior to joining HubSpot, she had worked in TikTok to support SMB clienteles in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines Region as the first headcount of the team. She spent past 5 years in Startup Ecosystem where in both Private and Public Sector where her focus was on building a more vibrant startup ecosystem in Singapore and wider SEA Markets.
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## Get Your Pitch Perfect Freebies 🎁
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Simply sign up to the [HubSpot for Startups program here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=XuZRyNEuoRMO&program=entrepreneur) (no purchase required), and you will get access to a __selection of freebies which include:__
- Exclusive access to join our revamped Investor Connect pilot which will showcase your pitch to our top global VCs.
- A free pitch deck template.
- A free one-pager elevator pitch template.
[Sign up to the free HubSpot for Startups program](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=XuZRyNEuoRMO&program=entrepreneur)