What is a Reverse Pitch?
During these sessions, you'll hear from our corporate partner champions, who will pitch to YOU, covering most (or all) of the following information:
their name and role
an overview of the business history, competitors, customers and key business units that implement tech/BU organization
specific business challenges or the "main" challenge (i.e. the opportunity for startups)
projects they are working on or looking to work on around those challenge (i.e., strategic initiatives
if shareable, Case Studies (or startups looked into but that weren't quite fit)
their ask
Below, you'll find the schedule for all the Reverse Pitches available to you.
More information will be added upon confirmation of details.
PepsiCo Reverse Pitch
October 8, 8:00 - 9:00am PDT
During this event, the PepsiCo team will give an introduction to their team, what innovations they are looking for from startups, and how they have worked with startups in the past. There will also be time for Q&A.
Recording here
Novonesis Reverse Pitch
October 15, 9:00 - 10:00am PDT
During this event, the Novonesis team will give an introduction to their team, what innovations they are looking for from startups, and how they have worked with startups in the past. There will also be time for Q&A.
Recording here
Hill's Pet Nutrition
October 14, 12:00 - 12:45pm PDT
In this session, we'll flip the script: Representatives for Animal Health partner Hill's Pet Nutrition will pitch to YOU, explaining what they're focusing on and how they work with startups.
Recording when available
Coca Cola Reverse Pitch
October 22, 10:00 - 10:30am PDT
During this session, the Coca-Cola Packaging Research & Engineering team will introduce their team members and discuss what technologies and innovations they are looking for from startups. There will be 10 minutes allocated for Q&A.
**Please note that this Reverse Pitch is with their packaging technology team and may not be relevant to your startup.
Recording here
Little Caesar's Reverse Pitch
November 6, 8:00 - 8:45am PDT
During this session, the Little Caesar's team will introduce their team members and discuss what technologies and innovations they are looking for from startups.
Recording when available