Elevate Your Pitch—Literally! The Ultimate Founder-Investor Showdown Comes to Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - March 5, 2025 - PRLog -- Pitch Lift in Austin: The Ultimate High-Stakes Pitch Event for Startup Founders

Austin, TX – March 9, 2025 – Founders, are you ready for the most high-energy pitch event at the biggest tech conference in the US? Step inside the Pitch Lift, where you'll deliver your startup pitch in an actual elevator—real investors, real-time feedback, real opportunities.

Brought to you by Hands On Angel and powered by Gesmer Updegrove LLP, GrowthLab Financial, Connectd, and Vector AIS, this one-of-a-kind pitch experience gives early-stage founders the chance to refine their messaging, connect with top investors, and make an unforgettable impression—all in the time it takes for an elevator ride.

Why Pitch Lift is the Must-Attend Event for Founders

🚀 Rapid-Fire Investor Feedback – Get unfiltered insights from active VCs who know what it takes to raise capital.
🎤 High-Impact Coaching – Learn how to craft a pitch that makes your startup irresistible to investors.
🤝 Elite Networking – Meet VCs, operators, and fellow founders—your next investor, co-founder, or advisor could be in the room.
🎉 More Than Just a Pitch Event – Enjoy food, drinks, music, and an epic rooftop venue while making key connections.
🏆 Stand Out in Austin – Cut through the noise and grab attention in one of the festival's most buzzworthy founder events.

Meet Our Sponsors – Powering the Future of Startups

🏛️ Gesmer Updegrove LLP – The premier law firm for startups, providing legal expertise from formation to funding and beyond. www.gesmer.com
📊 GrowthLab Financial – Financial strategy and CFO services designed to help startups scale with confidence. www.growthlabfinancial.com
🌍 Connectd – The leading network connecting founders, investors, and advisors to drive startup growth. www.connectd.com/us/home
🧠 Vector AIS –  Vector AIS is the new wave of fund administration, offering closed-end alternative investment fund managers a comprehensive suite of fund services. www.vectorais.com

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Thompson Hotel, Austin, TX

About Hands On Angel

Hands On Angel is a dynamic ecosystem where early-stage founders and funders connect to drive innovation and accelerate startup growth.

We go beyond networking—offering mentorship, funding guidance, and global opportunities to help founders scale. Our community thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning, ensuring entrepreneurs have the resources and support they need to succeed.

By bridging the gap between startups and investors, Hands On Angel fuels the next generation of groundbreaking ventures.