Tech Coast Angels is hosting their 8th annual Fast Pitch Competition on May 19 in Anaheim. The Fast Pitch Competition will consist of 14 entrepreneurs who will give 60-second pitches to a panel of investors. Each pitch is judged for the quality of the presentation and its investment potential, and three winners will be selected.

The three winners — for Best of Best, Best Presentation, and Best Investment Opportunity — will be automatically invited to make presentations at Tech Coast Angels deal-review screening sessions.

Unfortunately, the pool of entrepreneurs has already been selected for this particular competition, but the event should prove to be an excellent exploration of the best startup ideas in Southern California, and a great opportunity to network with the actual angels. I’ll be there covering the event for StartupSD, and I’ll make sure to keep an eye out for any San Diego based presenters.

Event Details

  • What: 8th annual Fast Pitch Competition, sponsored by Tech Coast Angels
  • When: 6-9 p.m., May 19
  • Where: Anaheim Marriott, 70 West Convention Way, Anaheim
  • Price: Early-bird pricing of $85 ends Monday, May 12, and goes up to $115.
  • Registration: www.pitchtheangels.com.

About Tech Coast Angels

According to their site, Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel network in the U.S., with nearly $100 million invested in more than 140 companies. TCA operates five networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Westlake/Santa Barbara and the Inland Empire. Last April, the San Diego TCA led the funding process for Dayak.com generating a total of $1.15 million and provided ongoing counsel to help Dayak define the company’s strategy.

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