Fast Pitch Event by Venture Madness & Venture Cafe

Join us for our Fast Pitch Event, presented by Venture Madness ​and Venture Cafe​! During this exciting event, incredible founders will be featured who will pitch their business plan to an audience of nearly 200 investors, service professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs. Following the pitch, attendees will be able to provide feedback with interactive audience Q&A.

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries. The ACA is overseen by a prestigious public-private sector board of directors bringing together industry, academia and government. Chaired by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the board is comprised of the state’s most prominent private-sector business leaders, university and community college presidents, and elected officials. The ACA’s executive management team drives the organization’s day-to-day operations, ensuring it maintains focus on the recruitment of quality companies and jobs to the state of Arizona. This team brings together the best and brightest in economic development, management and communications.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier faster and stay healthier longer. With a focus on connecting people with the care they need, BCBSAZ offers health insurance and related services to more than 1.9 million customers. Through advanced clinical programs and community outreach, BCBSAZ is inspiring health in Arizona. BCBSAZ, a non-profit company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company and its subsidiaries employ more than 2,500+ people in its Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson offices.

Osborn Maledon is a leading Arizona law firm providing litigation, business and general counsel solutions for our clients.

We Love Company Building. Impact For Good We believe that company-building, done right, can have a lasting impact for good. Mission-driven companies committed to sustainable growth can substantially improve the lives of individuals and families as well as transform communities and industries. Building something great is always hard, but always worth it. We Are With You We partner with human-centric founders who are all-in on company building. That means creating highly differentiated products, developing enduring customer relationships, and cultivating healthy company cultures. We know that this can be a daunting and lonely proposition at times. We are with you.