HAE SoCal | Pitching Founders
Join HAE SoCal for the Pitch Competition!
Silicon Valley Bank
1540 2nd CtSanta Monica, CA 90401
United States
Event Details
Please note: Event time is PT
Join us for an exciting evening bringing together founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and members of the Harvard community for the HAE SoCal Startup Pitch Competition.
In partnership with HBS Angels and HBSASC Startup Partners, the competition will showcase promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies led by Harvard-affiliated founders.
Selected founders will take the stage to pitch their ventures before an exciting judging panel of VCs, investors, experienced founders, and industry experts—with the opportunity to receive actionable feedback, build valuable connections, and gain visibility across the HAE ecosystem.
What to Expect
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5:30 PM | Doors Open — Networking & Small Bites
Meet founders, investors, operators, and fellow members of the Harvard entrepreneurial community. -
6:30 PM | Startup Pitch Competition
Hear selected founders pitch exciting new ventures and ideas, followed by Q&A with our investor judging panel. -
Following the Competition | Networking
Continue the conversations, meet the founders, connect with investors and fellow attendees, and explore opportunities to collaborate.
The evening will be kindly hosted by SVB at their new Santa Monica office, an intimate setting for networking and connecting with the broader entrepreneurial community.
Whether you're building, investing, advising, or simply interested in discovering what's next, we hope you'll join us for an evening of new ideas, meaningful connections, and entrepreneurship in action.
Virtual and In-person.
Seating is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
$20 Member Price, $35 Non-member
Free for Pitch Participants
Parking: The venue has a paid parking garage available for attendees.
Interested in Pitching?
Have an idea or already building something exciting? We want to hear from you. Applications are open to qualifying pre-seed and seed-stage companies with Harvard-affiliated founders.
Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Admission is complimentary for founders selected to pitch. Applicants who are not selected are welcome to join us as attendees at the regular member or non-member rate.
Paid Membership is open to Harvard alumni, faculty, and staff. Student Membership is open to current Harvard students only. Affiliate Membership is a non-Harvard membership open to qualified entrepreneurs and investors.
Go to www.harvardae.org/join