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4,025 Pitches | 32,150 Registration Attendees | 115 Zoom Meetings From Inception Through June 2025
Wednesday - July 2
REGULAR START TIME
4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Free to Attend and Free to Pitch
Zoom Meeting #116
Wednesday - July 16
EARLY START TIME
12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET
You must be pre-approved to pitch
Submit your deck to mark@venturestarters.com
Zoom Meeting #117
Wednesday - July 23
EARLY START TIME
12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Free to Attend and Free to Pitch
Zoom Meeting #118
Wednesday - August 6
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12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Zoom Meeting #119
Wednesday - August 13
EARLY START TIME
12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Zoom Meeting #120
Wednesday - September 10
EARLY START TIME
12 pm PT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Zoom Meeting #121
Wednesday - September 17
REGULAR START TIME
4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Zoom Meeting #122
Wednesday - October 1
REGULAR START TIME
4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET
3-Minute Elevator Pitches
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Zoom Meeting #123
Wednesday - October 8
REGULAR START TIME
4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET
Invite To Pitch Only
Watch, Support or Invest
Free to Attend and Free to Pitch
Zoom Meeting #124
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Let’s Solve the World’s Biggest Problems Together!
Hi, we are Mark and Norma November, the founders of Venture Starters. When we say, “Let’s solve the world’s biggest problems together,” it’s more than just a statement; it’s a call to action—a mission to unite thinkers, innovators, dreamers, doers, and disruptors around the shared belief that collaboration through networking can transform the future. It’s an open invitation to you to join our movement that doesn’t just dream of a better world but actively works to create it.
This phrase acknowledges a truth we cannot ignore: our world faces challenges. Climate change is threatening ecosystems. Healthcare inequities leave millions vulnerable to preventable diseases. Tens of millions die annually from treatable illnesses. Despite living in an age of abundance, hunger and poverty persist. Mistakes and inefficiencies cost not just money but, in many cases, lives. Wildfires demand disruptive technologies to mitigate their impact. Polluted water threatens communities. Access to the internet—a modern necessity—is still unequal. Women startups are treated unequal by venture capitalist. AI, robotics and more are transformational. How can we deploy them for social good? Plus so many more challenges that needs solving.
These challenges are not isolated; they are often deeply interconnected, requiring solutions as complex and multifaceted as the challenges themselves.
But rather than feel overwhelmed, we see these challenges as opportunities for startups to solve. Venture Starters exists to harness the potential of innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking. Our community is where startup founders, visionaries, and problem-solvers can connect, support one another, and accelerate their progress.
Through Venture Starters, people from all walks of life come together to support the startup ecosystem. This is a platform where optimism turns into action—where the next breakthrough might be sparked by a single pitch in a Venture Starters Zoom meeting.
When we say, “Let’s solve the world’s biggest problems together,” we mean it’s time to empower startup founders to step up. It’s about bold ideas that can revolutionize industries, scientists rethinking the limits, and young entrepreneurs building the tools to make tomorrow sustainable.
This is a call to action that places responsibility in all of our hands. Whether you’re a student with a dream, a seasoned professional with expertise, or an investor ready to fuel the next big idea, you all have a role to play.
Solving the world’s biggest problems demands time, effort, and the courage to engage. It requires that enough of us show up to Venture Starters Zoom meetings, to connect, to learn, and to act.
Let’s answer this call. Let’s seek and support the solutions, and build the future that we all deserve.
You can play a huge role by attending Venture Starters’ free weekly Wednesday Zoom meetings and engage with our vibrant community and become part of the change. We need all of you, including investors whose aims are to profit by backing the innovators.
When we all work together, there’s no challenge too great, no problem too big. Together, we can solve the world’s biggest problems—and leave a legacy that changes history.
We are Venture Starters. We are the community that supports startups.
All of our Zoom meetings are free to pitch at and free to attend.
Mark & Norma November
Just a Few of the many Hundreds of Kind Words We’ve Received...
“Another amazing Venture Starters zoom event. I am at this point addicted to these mostly because they restore my belief in humanity. Thank you for this forum Norma and Mark and the graceful, respectful and inspirational way you treat everybody!” - Gülsen Kama, MBA
"Venture Starters is the best online pitch event so far!" - Feliana Citradewi
"I found my lead investor at Venture Starters" - Sinan Golhan
"The zoom was phenomenal. You gave everyone time and awesome feedback" - Aisha Mccain
"We Found Investors at Venture Starters!" - Sam Ahern
"You both are changing this world!" - Matty Schirle
"What an Amazing Night at Venture Starters." - Timothy Riffe
"You are an inspiration!" - Elana Robertson
"It was an incredible experience to pitch." - John Kesselring
"Thank You for hosting these events and connecting so many entrepreneurs with Investors." - Alexandra K.
"Venture Starters has helped me connect with so many amazing people!" - Jenny Adams
"This is a great community. Let's Keep It Growing!" - Justin Ayars, JD
"Thanks to Mark and Norma for this amazing experience!" - Mariya Myetova
“I attend as many Venture Starters events as possible, even those that do not align with our technology interests. It’s interesting to learn what others are doing.” - Richard / Coilpod
“Thank you Mark and Norma for the opportunity to speak today. It’s a wonderful thing you’re doing.” - Amanda Katherine
“This is great. An extraordinary resource.” - Pierre Clark
“Such a great event.” - Lara Zibnars
“ You two are doing such amazing work. We are ever so grateful to the two of you.” - Tina Karunatne
“It was so inspiring!” - Jodilyn Owen
“Such a great event! Always so many amazing new companies looking to bring real change to the world!” - Justin Byers
“Venture Starters is an amazing grassroots effort.” - Bill James
“This was an extremely valuable event for founders looking to fundraise. The advice was spot on. I can't recommend this and Venture Starters enough!” - Ace Tarakchian
“It was a really great session!” - Kris Kline
“Great event! Thanks for hosting this!” - Rachel Dreilinger
“Thanks for organizing! I always enjoy the sessions!” - Yan Chun Lim
“Great session ... some great solutions.” - Douglas Hayden
“Worth attending.” - David Littauer
“Great event. Thanks Norma and Mark for hosting!” - Rolf W
“Thank you Norma November and Mark November for creating space so that amazing innovations and inventions can thrive!” - Susan Stroud
“This was phenomenal, Norma November and Mark November. You are the kindest people in the way you support Founders.” - Dr. Melanie Clarance
John Squicciarini
We plan to start an angel investment club that will feature the best of the best of the deal flow that comes through the Venture Starters pitch zoom meetings as a way to expedite the success of the solutions to the world's biggest problems. Must be an accredited investor to join the club. Email mark@venturestarters.com
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