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In partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) and their mission to serve underrepresented communities, we’re elevating exceptional founders through long-term mentorship, elite networking, and a $1M investment from AlleyCorp. Five founders will be selected for the final event, pitching their company to a diverse panel of startup leaders for a chance to win a $1M investment.
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The investment
AlleyCorp invests $1M via an uncapped convertible note at a 20% discount.
THE Main Event
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Twenty applicants will be invited to compete in a virtual pitch, with five selected for the in-person main pitch event in June. All finalists will be invited to a series of intimate networking events to meet and learn from experts across NYC's tech sector.
Capital
$1M to scale your startup and build your team.
Pillsbury Legal Services
Up to $45,000 in no-charge corporate startup legal services tailored to fit the needs of the winner.
Hands-On Mentorship
Guidance from some of New York's highest-performing business builders.
purposeful Networking
Introduction to an ecosystem of successful investors and established founders.
Talent Pipeline
Access to highly-qualified candidates for key early-stage roles.
Tech:NYC Membership
Exclusive events, panels and perks from the city's leading tech advocacy and networking organization.
AWS Credits
$100k in AWS activate credits
Startups that have not raised more than $1M
Startups that are techonologically innovative
Black, Latine, Native American and Female founders
July 18 2024
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Questions answered
Interested founders are encouraged to attend an information session to ask questions about the process, eligibility, judging criteria, and more. Our virtual weekly info sessions will feature MLT founders who will share their experiences building startups, winning pitch competitions, and joining startup accelerators. We will also be offering 1:1 office hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions answered
Interested founders are encouraged to attend an information session to ask questions about the process, eligibility, judging criteria, and more. Our virtual weekly info sessions will feature MLT founders who will share their experiences building startups, winning pitch competitions, and joining startup accelerators. We will also be offering 1:1 office hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Main Event
U.S. based companies that are technologically innovative that have not raised more than $1M.
Once you click the Apply button on this website, you will be linked to the MLT application portal where you can create an account and apply.
You will be required to complete a questionnaire, submit your pitch deck, and upload a three minute video describing yourself and the impact you hope to make. We estimate that the entire application will take one hour to complete.
Yes, all of your information will be saved, and you can login anytime before April 26, 2024 to complete it.
No. We are accepting applications from across the U.S., but the main event will take place in NYC.
Yes, the $1M investment is guaranteed to go to a single winner.
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