You’re invited: Berkeley StEP’s Startup Showcase is fast approaching!

Showcase Day

April 30th, the date of our Grand Showcase, is fast approaching. We’re lining up details, reaching out to VCs, and spreading the word! Here’s what our showcase will look like:

Out of 185 applications to StEP (Student Entrepreneurship Program), 20 teams will pitch to a panel of esteemed VCs and founders. Our judges include individuals from Bee Partners, SkyDeck, and GSV Capital. After the winning startup is announced, all participants will have the chance to connect over drinks and refreshments sponsored by Bee Partners and Berkeley Entrepreneurs Association. (Did someone say… open bar? 👀 )

We are opening this event up to the public to intentionally expand the network of entrepreneurs, designers, and field-specific experts connected through our program. We’ve invited leaders of student organizations from a range of disciplines including engineering, space technology, graphic design, robotics, and blockchain. Guests will be able to learn about the work our hyper-dynamic teams have achieved throughout StEP’s 10-week program. We want each individual to walk away inspired by another, and confident in the startup ecosystem Berkeley StEP has sought to create from the very start.

Some other participants that will be in attendance include Foundation Capital, Initialized, Dorm Room Fund, The House Fund, LUX, Ironfire Ventures, and Arrow Capital.

🏆 If you are a VC or professional interested in participating, your ticket is on us! Please RSVP here.

🏆 If you are a UC Berkeley student interested in attending, you have stumbled upon a discount code for supporters of StEP! Please visit our Eventbrite here for your special discount.

Here is a sneak peak of what one of our teams is up to as they gear up for Showcase Day:

Flip

Flip is an app that will reward its customers with deals from their favorite restaurants and stores when they make correct predictions on the newest frenzies in the world of entertainment. The potential of guessing games is unlimited: from NCAA to Game of Thrones to the Grammys to The Bachelor — there is something for everyone. Throughout the duration of the StEP program, Flip has conducted over 80 customer interviews and conducted surveys with over 500 responses to improve its product and learn which places customers in Berkeley want deals from.

As they prepare for the final Showcase, Flip is ramping up its product-building process and hopes to have a deployable app by April 30th, the date of their pitch. They are very excited to finally present their product and look forward to connecting with VCs and various industry leaders!

Visit https://flipout.io/ to check them out.

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