She Pitches, She Wins

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A Global Stage for Women Entrepreneurs Building In AI

She Pitches, She Wins – powered by Mayfield AI Garage is a launchpad for AI founders, meeting them where they are in their journey and providing them with resources and mentorship to take their ideas to the next level.

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How Does It Work?

Application Submission: Women-led startups in the space of AI submit their applications by the deadline.
Selection Process: Applications are reviewed, and the top startups are selected.The TiE team will reach out for more information as needed.
Final Pitch at TiEcon: The top finalists pitch live at TiEcon, where judges evaluate them based on innovation, market potential, traction, and scalability where the winner(s) will be announced and awarded on May 2nd at TiEcon.

Winning Team Will Receive:

$50k stipend for the winning team and mentorship from Mayfield’s team

Feedback from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

Access to NVIDIA’s Inception program

Office space provided by TiE

Marketing and media exposure through TiE’s global network and discounted passes to TiEcon 2025

Application and Pitch Participation Benefits

Exposure to top investors, mentors, and industry leaders
Opportunity to receive feedback from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors
Be part of an exclusive women-led startup network
Discounted passes for TiEcon to network with potential partners and customers
Marketing and media exposure through TiE’s global network

Who can apply?

Women-led AI Startups which has one woman member in founding team Beyond ideation demonstrate strong growth potential, and are looking to raise their first institutional funding.

How do I apply?

To apply, you have two options:

With a TiECon pass: Complete your TiECon registration + She Pitches, She Wins Add-on. A link will be sent for you to submit your application via Startup Steroid.
Without a TiECon pass: Pay a $399 application fee, which covers your entry into the pitching competition but does not include access to TiECon.

Can startups from any industry apply?

Yes, the competition is open to startups across all industries but building AI solutions.

Can startups from anywhere across the globe apply?

Yes, it is open to all startups located in international locations.

Will all applicants get to pitch?

Only the top startups will be selected to pitch in the preliminary round.

What is the selection criteria?

Startups will be evaluated based on traction, market opportunity, scalability, and product differentiation.

Important Deadlines

  • Application Opens: March 10, 2025
  • Application Closes: April 4, 2025
  • Final Pitch at TiEcon: May 2, 2025
  • Winner Announcement: May 2, 2025

Join us in celebrating and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs at TiEcon 2025! Apply to take your startup to the next level.

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