Pitch Lounge

19/08/2024

INFO WEBINAR Livestream - Deadline Day (19 Aug. 2024) - Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition (24-25 Sep. 2024)

The session covers the following:

1. Intro to Gulfood Green & Green Shoots
2. Green Shoots Panels & Workshops
3. Pitch Competition: Eligibility & Process
4. Support: Application & Rehearsal Stages
5. Q&A Session

Powerpoint slides from the event are available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCjMItzxiPzDbCanQaX9rW-9h8tWDL9D

Register for an Exhibition Package:
https://forms.gle/zqPp8z2snoKye8o96

Exhibition Packages:
https://bit.ly/4cY4i4l

Apply for the Pitch Competition:
www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

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What happens if I still have questions? Who can I communicate with?

Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge is the project manager for the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition.

Connect and message him on LinkedIn below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamalmaxey/

OR

Email: [email protected]

16/08/2024

INFO WEBINAR Livestream (16 Aug. 2024) - Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition (24-25 Sep. 2024)

The session covered the following:

1. Intro to Gulfood Green & Green Shoots
2. Green Shoots Panels & Workshops
3. Pitch Competition: Eligibility & Process
4. Support: Application & Rehearsal Stages
5. Q&A Session

Powerpoint slides from the event are available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCjMItzxiPzDbCanQaX9rW-9h8tWDL9D

Register for an Exhibition Package:
https://forms.gle/zqPp8z2snoKye8o96

Exhibition Packages:
https://bit.ly/4cY4i4l

Apply for the Pitch Competition:
www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

*

What happens if I still have questions? Who can I communicate with?

Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge is the project manager for the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition.

Connect and message him on LinkedIn below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamalmaxey/

OR

Email: [email protected]

OR

Book him for a short call:
https://calendly.com/jamalmaxey-meetings/green-shoots-exhibition-packages-gulfood-green

13/08/2024

⚠️ DON'T MISS OUT!!! ⚠️ 19.08.2024 is the last date to register to be a part of the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green and don’t miss a chance to win the $50,000 prize

Fuel your dreams, scale your operations, and make a real impact. This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity to connect with top investors and industry leaders who are passionate about sustainability.

You heard that right, this is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨



Pitch Lounge | Foodpreneurs Collective | Meiraj A.I. | RSVP BUSINESS ANGEL | Homegrown Ventures

12/08/2024

🚀 Here's what $50K could do for your startup! 🚀

Fuel your dreams, scale your operations, and make a real impact. This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity to connect with top investors and industry leaders who are passionate about sustainability.

🌱 You heard that right, this is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Other Advantages to be a part of the Gulfood Green:

1. Get a chance to win the $50,000 cash prize fund to accelerate your startups growth.

2. Showcase your business in front of a jury of world leading VC’s, corporates and industry experts.

3. Engage in 1-on-1 networking with industry leaders, advisors, and mentors to scale your business.

4. Learn from panel discussions and workshops to equip yourself with tools and strategies to scale faster.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

11/08/2024

https://youtu.be/DTdXl-tja6U

Info session that took place on Zoom on Thursday, 8th August 2024 about the "Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition".The session covered the following:1. Int...

08/08/2024

LIVE NOW! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the Info Session for Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green on Zoom right now!

Our "Info Session" (hosted on a live Zoom call) will introduce you to the opportunity to compete for this prize fund covering the following important information:

1. About Green Shoots and Gulfood Green
2. Eligibility for the Pitch Competition
3. Judging Criteria
4. Process/Timeline/Format
5. Live Q&A session

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Join the zoom meeting link here👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83359251121

The Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green is a chance for your innovative idea to shine or an opportunity for your startup to possibly scale and make a difference in the sustainable food industry.

Supported by the Ministry of Economy UAE, the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition is searching for innovative & creative entrepreneurs like you! This is your chance to win a $50,000 prize fund, gain valuable mentorship, network with potential investors or customers and propel your business to the next level.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24th-26th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will showcase the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates and prominent industry experts to be crowned 2024 champion.

Interested to know how you can pitch at the competition?

1. To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024.

2. Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

3. Reach out to any of the Info Session speakers (Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Meiraj A.I., or Diane Fermin Roeder) to learn more about this opportunity and how your pitch can stand out!

We at Foodpreneurs Collective, and Pitch Lounge are excited to receive your applications for the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green.

For more details and to apply, register your interest here:

Deadline for submissions: Monday 19th August.

Get ready to pitch your way to success!

Can't wait for this event and hope to see you here in Dubai!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: INFO SESSION: Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition (Gulfood Green 2024). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/08/2024

🚀 $50,000 CAN BE YOURS - Register your food or agribusiness at the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green and get a chance to win and scale your business 🚀
Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Other Advantages to be a part of the Gulfood Green:

1. Get a chance to win the $50,000 cash prize fund to accelerate your startups growth.
2. Showcase your business in front of a jury of world leading VC’s, corporates and industry experts.
3. Engage in 1-on-1 networking with industry leaders, advisors, and mentors to scale your business.
4. Learn from panel discussions and workshops to equip yourself with tools and strategies to scale faster.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta, or Meiraj to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.
🔗 For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

01/08/2024

🚀 $50,000 CAN BE YOURS - Register your food or agribusiness at the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green and get a chance to win and scale your business 🚀

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Other Advantages to be a part of the Gulfood Green:

1. Get a chance to win the $50,000 cash prize fund to accelerate your startups growth
2. Showcase your business in front of a jury of world leading VC’s, corporates and industry experts
3. Engage in 1-on-1 networking with industry leaders, advisors, and mentors to scale your business
4. Learn from panel discussions and workshops to equip yourself with tools and strategies to scale faster

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder, Zainab Shukri or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

🔗 For more details and to apply, check the comments section below!

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

31/07/2024

🚀 Growth is not just about out $$$ Growth is also about network, learning and value! 🚀

Fuel your dreams, scale your operations, and make a real impact. This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity to connect with top investors and industry leaders who are passionate about sustainability.

🌱 You heard that right, this is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder, Zainab Shukri or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

🔗 For more details and to apply, click here:
https://www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

🔗 Attend the info session on 8th August and learn more about the competition, click here:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/infosession-greenshootsstartupp7223958776456888320/comments/

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

26/07/2024

🚀 Are you looking to cover your angel round and are short of $50,000? 🚀

Apply to pitch at the Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green and get a chance to win $50,000 to accelerate your startup's growth and development!

🌱 This is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, The Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition, is searching for innovative entrepreneurs like you! This is your chance to win $50,000 prize fund, gain valuable mentorship, and propel your business to the next level.

Other Advantages to be a part of the Gulfood Green 2024:

1. Get a chance to win the $50,000 cash prize fund to accelerate your startups growth.
2. Showcase your business in front of a jury of world leading VC’s, corporates and industry experts.
3. Engage in 1-on-1 networking with industry leaders, advisors, and mentors to scale your business.
4. Learn from panel discussions and workshops to equip yourself with tools and strategies to scale faster.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

Or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

🔗 For more details and to apply, visit:
https://www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

25/07/2024

🚀 Are you a Food or Agri-Tech startup ready to showcase your potential and propel your startup growth?🚀

🌱 This is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, The Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition, is searching for innovative entrepreneurs like you! This is your chance to win $50,000 prize fund, gain valuable mentorship, and propel your business to the next level.

Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize:

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

Or

🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder or Meiraj A.I. to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

🔗 For more details and to apply, visit:
https://lnkd.in/df95uMEp

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

25/07/2024

🚀 Is your Food or Agri-Tech Startup ready to win $50,000? 🚀

🌱 You heard that right, this is your chance to shine and make a difference in the sustainable food industry. The Green Shoots Startup Investor Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green is here to support groundbreaking ideas that promote sustainability and green practices.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, The Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition, is searching for innovative entrepreneurs like you! This is your chance to win $50,000 prize fund, gain valuable mentorship, and propel your business to the next level.

Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion.

Interested to know how you can pitch at the competition?

🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod.

🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process

Or

🔥Reach out to our team to learn more about how your pitch can stand out.

We at Pitch Lounge, Foodpreneurs Collective, Marketing Strategiser, and Meiraj A.I. are extremely excited to receive your applications for the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green.

This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity to connect with top investors and industry leaders who are passionate about sustainability.

🔗 For more details and to apply, visit:
https://www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨

12/01/2024

Are you a British Food & Drink SME interested in exporting to the GCC? Would you like to learn more about the Halal Market opportunity?

If so, come and join my first Foodpreneurs Collective Live Webinar since I relocated to Dubai with Guest Expert Tomás Guerrero Blanco, Director at the Halal Trade and Marketing Centre on Thurs 18th January 6pm UK time.

The market value of Halal food and beverages products in the GCC countries is estimated at around 60 billion dollars. It represents about 4.7 percent of the Halal food and beverage market worldwide. With a total population of approximately 57 million inhabitants, the GCC countries are among the largest importers of Halal food and beverage products worldwide.

For the British F&B SMEs, the takeoff from this market has not gone unnoticed. The strong dependence on foreign countries of these Arab nations along with the need to seek complementary markets to the European Union has stirred up the interest of the British F&B companies in this fast-growing business niche.

This event is free to attend, but you are welcome to make a donation to the running of this event.

You can find more details and register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-webinar-with-speaker-tomas-guerrero-decoding-the-halal-market-in-gcc-tickets-794103383597?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/01/2024

Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge and Phoenix Investments Ltd and me from Marketing Strategiser are excited to announce the Advisor Panel for the "Drinkpreneurs Collective Pitch Lounge” (Thursday, 11th January | 5-7 PM UTC). This is a practice pitch event, where you can get live feedback from a panel of experts before you pitch in front of investors.

The event series is co-produced by Marketing Strategiser, Pitch Lounge, and Meiraj AI

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ADVISOR PANEL:

Dave Christie, Founder (Take On Goliath). F&B Business Coach & Mentor.

Emile Ward, Judge (In Drinks). Exited Founder | Beverage Industry Investor.

Nana Sechere, Company Owner (Hostmasters). Beverage Development | Global Brand Ambassador.

Mirza Baig, Founder (Hammer Head Experiences). Founder & Global Marketing Director.

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Want to observe? ☑️

Great! It’s free/donation*-basis.

*Donations are welcomed and safeguard the future of our events (but are not mandatory).

Want to pitch? ☑️

We also have subsequent pitch event dates for your diary (25 Jan | 8 Feb | 22 Feb | 7 Mar)

Email [email protected] with your investor pitch decks if interested in receiving feedback, self-help guidance documents, and to be considered to pitch to our investor panels.

Beverage founder, consultant, buyer, or general foodie? ☑️

Join our LinkedIn group and introduce yourself. Just search “Food & Beverage Pitch Events” on LinkedIn

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In 45 months of startup-investor events, the co-producers have hosted 250+ startups from pre-Seed to Series C.

We're thrilled to host such varied and innovative startups and to deliver the following value:

☑️ EXPOSURE: to a vast network of investors, buyers, and channel partners

☑️ SUPPORT: live feedback from a panel of experts that includes active investors

☑️ CONNECTION: sector experts, investors and other sources of funding and support

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The event team invites you to join them!

You can find more details and register to attend here:

https://www.pitchlounge.net/event-details-registration/drinkpreneurs-collective-pitch-lounge

30/12/2023

Fond memories of being able to use eOffice through Croissant Coworking in London for hybrid meetings during last year's Christmas and New Years workation



My Guide Berlin

We are thankful that our event production manager, Jamal Maxey, was able to take a remote meeting on startup investments with Jordan Wahbeh while visiting London within the last month - thanks to the helpful staff at eOffice, and being able to easily book a hotdesking solution through the Croissant Coworking app!



My Guide Berlin

25/12/2023

13/11/2023

Are you a healthy, diet, vegan, free from and functional Food & Beverage startup seeking investment, partners or feedback? Or an investment and/or food industry company looking for exposure, connection to F&B startups and future event partnership opportunities?

I'm excited to confirm our first “Free From Food Amsterdam - Startup Investor Pitch Lounge”

EVENT DETAILS

Date & Time:
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 (14:30-16:00 CET)

Venue:
RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Netherlands

Format & Registration Process:

8 lightning 3-minute pitches and 5-minutes each with a Q & A with the investor panel.

Applications are open and startups will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.

For more information and to register your interest as startup, sponsor, investor or panelist, please email [email protected]

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Eligibility & Impact

The pitch event is suitable for healthy, diet, vegan, free from and functional food & beverage startups looking for investment and the following:

1. Exposure to global Food & Beverage ecosystem
2. Live investor feedback, networking and interest
3. Access to funding, pitching and scaling opportunities

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Event Partners:
Pitch Lounge
Marketing Strategiser
Free From Food & Health Ingredients & Health Ingredients
Expo Business Communications

We are still open to new partners/sponsors for the pitch event, please email [email protected] if interested in learning more and/or see the products on our website

https://www.pitchlounge.net/freefrom

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Free From Food & Health Ingredients provides Europe’s leading innovation platform for the free from, organic, vegan, functional and healthy ingredient food industries, partners with many of the leading food industry companies (see comments) committed to free from food.

Pitch Lounge has produced 80+ pitch events in 4 years including 50+ Food & Beverage events hosting 150+ F&B founders with the support of Marketing Strategiser - that provides Marketing & Social Media Consulting, Coaching & Training for Food & Drink Entrepreneurs to help you grow your business.

The pitch event will have digital and in-person exposure to the 8000+ delegates joining “Free From Food Amsterdam” over the 2-days, 17k international food professionals on the “Free From Food & Ingredients” email list, and 30k+ investors on the Pitch Lounge mailing list and almost 1500 members on their LinkedIn group.

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For startup booths and other Expo services:

https://form.jotform.com/232842692746365

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Thanks to the co-production team:

Meiraj AI. & Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge

Suzan Juffer, Sarah DePietro and Ronald N.F. Holman from Expo Business Communications/Free From Food & Health Ingredients

31/10/2023

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