- Olympus is the first on-chain acceleration platform
- ISLA Camp (ICP Hub Philippines) will identify and nurture high-potential web3 projects in the country
Olympus acceleration platform opens global launchpad for Filipino Web3 startups
DTI invites creative startups to jumpstart businesses with IDEA, ADVanCE programs
24 January 2024 Manila, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Competitiveness and Innovation Group (DTI-CIG), is looking for creative startup companies to onboard to their two programs designed to support and strengthen the creative industries in the Philippines. (more…)
PetPal launches PH’s first all-in-one pet care super app
In yet another industry-first, 917Ventures‘ PetPal, a front-runner in pet care in Southeast Asia, has unveiled their all-in-one pet care super app. The platform serves as a mobile version of their comprehensive pet care solution. (more…)
RAID THE FRIDGE: Open Mic Night!
Open Mic Night is back for the third time!
After two experimental runs in 2023 where we saw 26 founders pitch their businesses, we are making Open Mic Night a permanent theme of Raid The Fridge twice each year. 🙂
Why Open Mic Night?
We are here for you with an Open Mic Night so founders can kick off 2024 with a solid startup hustle!
We want startup founders to meet and connect with fellow founders and investors — angels, venture capitalists, and business leaders to introduce and grow their networks and businesses.
Our previous two Open Mic Night sessions did lead to solid connections — an angel investor meeting and later funding a seedstage startup, and a startup founder meeting and later signing up new clients.
Pitching at Open Mic Night
To pitch your startup, all you have to do is sign up HERE.
You will, however, need the passion and right preparation for your elevator pitch of five (5) mins to a crowd of angel investors, venture capitalists, operators of incubation/acceleration programs, startup-focused service providers, mentors, and a community of experienced startup founders and successful entrepreneurs.
Please note that we will need to limit the number of speakers and we will give priority to startup founders who will submit their elevator pitch deck before the actual event.
What You Should Prepare
Your five-minute elevator pitch deck.
We leave it up to you if it’s a pitch for funding, a pitch for customers and partners through a product demo, or a pitch for talent and other critical business goals.
Raid The Fridge is here to provide the floor to get you the exposure you want, and practice answering questions from a friendly audience! Our Open Mic Night is your opportunity to refine your pitch, increase your network, and move forward with your startup.
Come join us: we will refill our Fridge with beers and you can swap startup stories, make new friends, and reconnect with old friends!
Your Fridgemaster,
Pia
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
55 Paseo de Roxas
Urdaneta, Makati 1225
raidthefridge.doorkeeper.jp/events/168317
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The country’s largest conference for startups records a resounding success with 3,000+ attendees, 170+ local startups showcased. (more…)
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Philippine Startup Week returns to put a spotlight on Filipino Startup Heroes
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