Welcome to the Houston Startup Showcase! A year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch LIVE AT THE ION and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of the Houston Startup Showcase 2023.

Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or just looking to get more involved in the startup community, this event is for you.

Presenting Companies:

Guzo – Gordon Taylor

FitLift – Eric Atcheson

REKFIX – Keith Russell

Agenda:

• 5:30 – Networking at The Ion
• 6:00 – Welcome & Introductions
• 6:15 – Pitches
• 7:15 – Judge Deliberation
• 7:30 – Closing Remarks

Pitch Format:

• 5 Minute Pitch and Slide Presentation
• Judge Feedback

Pitch Feedback:

• VISION/ VALUE PROP
• PROBLEM
• SOLUTION
• OPPORTUNITY
• REVENVUE MODEL
• COMPETITION
• GO-TO-MARKET /ROADMAP
• FORECAST /Financials
• TEAM
• ASK

Visitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot, located in front of the Ion building.

Overflow Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot, located across the street from the Ion building.