PitchForce Startup & Investor Speed Dating in San Diego

 PitchForce Startup & Investor Speed Dating in San Diego
Wednesday, July 1st | 5 - 9 PM PT

 University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA 92110
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About this Event
Join us in San Diego for an exciting evening of PitchForce Startup & Investor Speed Dating, a high-energy, in-person event designed to foster meaningful connections between innovative founders and active investors in a structured, fast-paced setting.

This interactive format offers founders the opportunity to pitch directly to investors through multiple rounds of curated speed-dating style meetings, creating space for real-time feedback, engaging conversations, and valuable relationship-building.

Expect an evening of networking, thoughtful discussions, food & drinks, and strong potential for impactful connections within the startup ecosystem.

Hosted by The Brink SBDC
Ranked the #1 business accelerator in San Diego, The Brink SBDC empowers entrepreneurs to scale and drive innovation, supporting over 1,000 companies and helping them access more than $1B in capital.

Agenda:
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM: Registrations/Badge Pick Up
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Networking with Food & Drinks
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks
6:00 PM - 8:15 PM: Speed Dating Sessions
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM: Networking & Drinks

Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 
05:00 PM – 09:00 PM PT

Venue: 
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park Way,
San Diego, CA 92110
Google Maps Link

Who’s in the Room?
This event is designed for:

• Startups (Pre-Seed through Series A) seeking capital, strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor exposure.
• Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Family Offices looking for curated, high-potential opportunities and direct founder access.

Participation is curated to ensure high-quality interactions and meaningful engagement for both founders and investors

For companies or founders interested in pitching, please contact Jack George at jack.george@ecovg.com.

Questions regarding pitching?
Please contact Kelly McDaniel, PitchForce Manager at kelly@pitch-force.com.

For event-related assistance or general questions, please contact Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@pitch-force.com.

*Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee a presentation slot at the PitchForce Speed Dating event. Presentation opportunities are limited and are subject to review, screening, and availability. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Only founders who have successfully completed the application and screening process and have received official confirmation from the PitchForce team will be permitted to present or attend in person. Walk-ins, unconfirmed applicants, and unscreened attendees will not be admitted under any circumstances.

*PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. Participation is voluntary. Feedback is provided independently by investors.