Open Mic Pitch Night presented by ETC and Squadra Ventures is an opportunity for the Baltimore community to embrace new technology and foster connections. This is where entrepreneurs can practice pitching their startup or idea to an audience and receive feedback from a group of like-minded peers, investors, and tech leaders in a safe space.

Pitches will be casual - no presentations - simply get up on stage and spend 2 minutes telling the audience about your company or idea. During the networking hour, audience members will have the opportunity to ask companies questions.

To apply to pitch; please fill out this form by Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 11:59 PM. After completing the form you will receive an email with instructions on what to expect, your pitch timeslot, and any other information you may need. If you have any questions, please contact Breonna Massey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Need help developing your pitch? Sign up to attend our Pitching to Get Attention Workshop.

Happy hour drinks and light appetizers will be provided.

Squadra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by founder-operators that invests in cyber and national security. We apply significant resources beyond the check, working hand-in-hand with our entrepreneurs to win and leave a lasting positive impact on the world.

ETC (Emerging Technology Centers) is a non-profit 501(c)3 venture of the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC). ETC promotes economic growth by providing its member companies with the resources they need — access to seed capital, mentors, potential partners, a collaborative community, etcetera — to get where they want to go, as quickly as possible.

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