“Ralph Sampson's Pitchfest Houston”
by PUMA and SeventySix Capital
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 • WEWORK HOUSTON (708 MAIN)
In honor of Ralph Sampson, Basketball Hall of Famer and SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group member, Pitchfest will showcase his celebration of teamwork both on and off the court along with the debut of his footwear collaboration with PUMA.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Entrepreneurs working on ideas that bring sports and community together will be able to pitch SeventySix Capital for a chance to win up to $20,000 of startup capital from PUMA for their business or organization.
Submissions are open to For-Profit and Not-For-Profit startups focused on sports, tech, retail, or social community.
PRIZES
1st Place • $20,000
2nd Place • $10,000
3rd Place • $5,000
DEADLINE
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:59 PM CT
AGENDA
Thursday, May 2, 2019 • WeWork Houston (708 Main)
6:00 PM CT • Keynote by Ralph Sampson and PUMA
6:30 – 7:30 PM CT • Up to ten startup finalists pitch to an esteemed panel of judges made up of Ralph Sampson and representatives from PUMA and SeventySix Capital
7:45 PM CT • Winners announced
8:00 – 9:00 PM CT • Reception
Entrepreneurs may submit for entry below and guests must register here to attend the event.