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BOSTON'S
$100,000
ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION

Join us for suspenseful founder elevator pitches, engaging networking

and an event experience you won't forget

WHAT IS PITCH LIFT?

Pitch Lift is a one-of-a-kind live event competition where Founders have 30 seconds to give their company's elevator pitch in an actual elevator for the chance to win $100,000 Cash.

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CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR JULY SHOW WINNER

HOW IT WORKS

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ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $100,000

Just you, investors, 4 walls, cameras and your chance to win $100,000 and be crowned the Ultimate Pitch Lift Champion.

APPLY TO PITCH

WHO ARE
THE JUDGES?

Our Judges will determine the quality of your pitch, your company's biggest opportunities and marketability. So get your pitch ready to be evaluated by multiple different perspectives.

PITCH COACH & FOUNDER

@ DNATE

STU
PAAP

3x FOUNDER, TEDx SPEAKER, & CEO

@ LAUNCH BY LUNCH

KAREN
KELLY

VIRAL CONTENT CREATOR

@ CORPORATE DUDES

GAVIN
FERNAND

MEET OUR HOSTS

ROB HUGHES "TECH JESUS"

SOPHIA ZHANG

Founder of the Pitch Lift, bringing an energetic personality, insightful direction and honest feedback for Founders trying the elevator for the first time to help them succeed.

Sophia brings a sharp, confident presence to the stage. As co-host, she keeps the room engaged, elevates the experience, and helps founders perform at their best.