Pitch & Mingle Series: The Great Pumpkin Pitch

Watch 5 Maryland startups pitch for $10K+ in prizes, then mingle with founders, investors & entrepreneurs over food & drinks.

Sweater Weather, Bigger Stakes: Five Startups. One Stage. Over $10,000 on the Line. Fall means it's time for the MIC's favorite pitch competition to heat back up. Five entrepreneurs from across Maryland pitch live for more than $10,000 in prizes, then it's cocktails, light fare, and networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors from around the state. THIS IS FOR YOU IF You're an entrepreneur or small business owner who wants to see how a winning pitch is built — and learn from the Q&A You're an investor, mentor, or ecosystem partner looking to meet Maryland's next wave of entrepreneurs You want a low-pressure way to grow your network with other business owners over food and drinks You're a past MIC participant, member, or supporter who wants to root on this year's finalists WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH A front-row seat to five live pitches and real judge Q&A — a masterclass in what makes a pitch land A vote in the Crowd Favorite Award, with $1,000 on the line for the audience's pick New connections with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors from across Maryland's startup community A full evening of food, drinks, and networking at the Maryland Innovation Center A look at how to position your own business the next time you're ready to pitch THE COMPETITION Five finalists, selected from applications, each deliver a 5-minute pitch followed by 3 minu

Organizer: Howard County Economic Development Authority

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