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Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, News + Announcements, StartupPurchase your ticket to Venture Madness and gain exclusive access to year-round programs and events through our community!

Why You Should Add Networking to Your New Year’s Resolution
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, News + AnnouncementsAre you joining the millions of others in setting a New Year's Resolution? Consider adding networking to your plan!

Submitted Your Application. Now What?
Blog, Funding & Fundraising, News + AnnouncementsEvaluation criteria is based on uniqueness, competitive differentiation, market traction, potential market opportunity, business model, team strength, and presentation quality.

Venture Madness – VM23 Application Window *Almost* Closed
Blog, News + AnnouncementsIf you want to accelerate your business growth, apply to present your company at #VM23!

Venture Madness – Less Than 7 Hours Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023
Blog, News + Announcements, Press ReleasesTime is ticking, and there are less than 7 HOURS to submit your application to present at #VM23!

1 Day Left to Apply to Venture Madness 2023
Blog, News + AnnouncementsThere are less than 24 hours to submit your application to present at #VM23! Are you ready??

7 Things Investors Look For In Early-Stage Startups
Blog, Expert Advice, StartupWhat is one thing you look for in promising early-stage companies?
To help educate founders about the fundraising process, we asked investors about what they look for in early-stage startups. From adding relevant content to using free tools…

Stories from 30 Years of Venture Madness
BlogWhat is the first year you attended Venture Madness, and what’s your story?
Invest Southwest celebrates its 30th year of bringing together accredited investors with the region’s most promising early-stage companies with the 2022 Venture…

Tips from the Experts: How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch for Your Startup
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, Startup
GUEST POST by Brett Farmiloe, CEO, Terkel
To help educate entrepreneurs about the pitching process, we asked business mentors, investors, and fellow founders for their best pitch tips. From being authentic to capturing hearts and…

Invest Southwest Celebrates 30th Year and Announces 16 Presenting Company Finalists for the 2022 Venture Madness Capital Conference
Blog, News + Announcements, Press ReleasesEvent to host new expo where additional finalists and other early-stage firms will showcase their products and services to accredited investors from across the country
PHOENIX (Jan. 6, 2022) — Invest Southwest today announces the Presenting…