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Hattie Willis

105 of the most promising startups will battle it out in the group rounds of the competition. 

In this round, 10 of them will fight for a chance to move onto the semi-final. Competing startups will have three minutes to pitch, followed by a three-minute Q&A with our judging panel.

Meet our judges: 
- Melissa Cash from Pok Pok
- Hattie Wills from GuessWorks
- Jason H from Get Startup Funding
- Til Klein from Identity.vc
- Brittany Kaiser from Own Your Data Foundation

PITCH Group 3

We all know about founder-market fit and its importance to a successful startup but what about founder-investor fit? From vision and values to communication and trust, this session will explore the key ingredients needed to build long-lasting relationships between founders and their investors.

How to achieve the perfect founder-investor fit

In a landscape where funding is often scarce for women-led startups, learn about the challenges and strategies for securing investment. Explore the barriers that women entrepreneurs face, unlock success stories, and gain insights into navigating the funding maze.

404: Funding for women not found

From the intros that really move the business forward, to training that actually adds value, to support for founder mental health that isn't just lip service. What works, what's a distraction, and what's missing? Share your experiences and ideas. 

*Please note all roundtables are on a first come first served basis. 