Kick off Sun-Rise 🐦‍⬛ 🌅 with a Pitch - Night! 🎤✨🌙

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Blackbird x Founders Edge are teaming up to welcome in Sunrise with an epic AI pitch night - showcasing top startups alongside leading experts for one unforgettable night!

We’ll kick things off with a short panel, where our expert judges cut through the hype to share what’s actually happening in AI and funding - what’s hot, what’s shifting, and where the real opportunities lie.

Then, 6 emerging AI startups take the stage to pitch their ideas in 3 minutes flat. Expect bold, market-tested concepts, sharp questions, and insights into what it really takes to stay ahead of the curve.

Stick around to connect with the ecosystem, meet founders, investors, and experts, and see firsthand the people shaping the next wave of AI.

Event Format ⏰

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Arrival + Mingle
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Panel Session
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Pitches
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | More Mingling

Judges 🧑🏼‍⚖️
Max Meyer | Principal @ Blackbird
Stela Solar | CEO @ Stone & Chalk
Harry Godber | CEO @ Spark Festival

Pitchers 📣
Bastien Cabirou | Aona AI
Hayley Saddington | Peak Medical
Kara Bombell | EthicAI
Mas Abdi | NextDocs
Matteo Calo | Flyweel
Millie Marconi | TestFeed

About Founders Edge

Founders Edge is a Sydney-based startup community committed to supporting entrepreneurs on their journey. Through regular events, we provide opportunities for founders to grow both professionally and personally, while building meaningful connections with peers and the wider startup ecosystem.

Huge Shoutout to Stone & Chalk for supporting Founders Edge and the incredible work they do for the Startup Ecosystem.

Contact the host of Blackbird x Founders Edge: AI Pitch Night