Chainwire, Paris, France, April 25, 2024
- Prize pool of over €1 million, including media grants from Cointelegraph
- Proof of Pitch is part of Proof of Talk, where all of Web3’s global leaders meet.
- June 10-11, 2024, Museum of Decorative Arts (MAD), Louvre Palace, Paris
In a groundbreaking shift from traditional pitch competition, Proof of Pitch emerges as an innovative platform that uniquely combines artificial intelligence (AI) insights with the strategic insights of the world’s leading Web3 venture capitalists. Proof of Pitch participants will present their presentations to an exclusive audience of speakers and VCs, including CEOs, founders of leading blockchain companies, and top Web3 VC partners.
In addition to zkSync, the competition’s main sponsor, prominent partners and judges are participating, including Pantera Capital, Borderless Capital, Binance Labs, Greenfield Capital, Arrington Capital, Animoca Brands, Spartan Group, X Ventures, Mechanism Capital, and Cointelegraph.
The Proof of Pitch winner will receive a first prize worth €1 million, a combination of cash investment from participating VCs, accelerator services, visibility (such as Cointelegraph’s 30,000 media grant) and various other added value. coercion.
Additionally, all participants will receive a detailed 12-page investment report that helps them understand the strengths and weaknesses of their presentation and outlines which strengths to focus on and which weaknesses to improve. This equates to a team of analysts spending weeks analyzing participants’ startups.
Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder, Proof of Talk and X-Ventures Partner: “Unlike traditional pitch competitions, Proof of Pitch helps global companies and executives intelligently leverage the power of Web3 to deliver valuable, sustainable insights to investors and startups. We support you to do so. Ultimately, it expands the community as a whole instead of having another lightweight startup competition with shiny prizes that don’t add any real business value. Level yourself up by participating in our prestigious Proof of Pitch experience! See you in June!”
Innovation in Startup Evaluation: The Benefits of AI
The pioneering AI-powered tools at the heart of Proof of Pitch are redefining startup evaluation, delivering deep, nuanced insights at unprecedented speed. Known as the Pitch Scan LLM tool, developed by XVentures through a rigorous year-long collaboration involving top VCs and data scientists, this AI can scrutinize a startup’s business model, perform thorough due diligence and evaluate the team behind the idea. Understand market size and competitive landscape in minutes rather than weeks. All participants will receive a detailed 10-page report containing a strategic roadmap for success in the ever-evolving Web3 domain.
Beyond funding: prizes fuel growth
This initiative is an innovative approach to identify, nurture and nurture startups that will redefine the innovative horizon of Web3. Winning Proof of Pitch is about more than just getting financial support. Winners will be embraced through a variety of resources, from AI-powered analytics to mentorship from Web3 visionaries and direct introductions to leading venture capitalists. This holistic support system is designed to improve your strategy, accelerate growth and establish market leadership.
Unprecedented visibility among the elite
By being in the top 10% of applicants, you can gain exclusive exposure by being introduced to prominent audiences including CEOs, founders of leading blockchain companies, and top Web3 venture capitalists. This exposure is more than just visibility. This is your golden ticket to attract the attention of industry elites, protect key investments, and build innovative connections.
Vanguard Call to Web3 Innovators
Proof of Pitch challenges startups on the cutting edge of Web3 innovation to surprise industry giants, venture through the forefront of technology, and claim ownership of the digital future. This unparalleled opportunity allows participants to showcase their visionary ideas, advance their startups, and create lasting impact in the digital innovation space.
Proof of Pitch invites those interested in this revolutionary journey, a path that transcends traditional tonal norms. Explore the forefront of Web3 innovation.
Proof of Talk welcomes over 2500 participants. Combined with an outstanding speaker lineup of CEOs, founders, and leaders from the Web3 and digital asset industries, this summit features impact-driven networking and a sophisticated agenda. Some of the speakers include:
● Joseph Lubin, CEO and founder of Consensys
● Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton
● Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates
● Ophelia Snyder, Co-Founder and Chairman, 21Shares
● Mihailo Bjelic, co-founder of Polygon
● Raoul Pal, cryptocurrency macro economist
● Yat Siu, Chairman, Animoca Brands
● Stani Kulechov, Avara CEO
● Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation
● Tim Grant, CEO of Deus
● Digital asset lead for over 30 major TradFi banks
● More than 100 VC participating partners
The summit’s agenda also actively reflects the growing importance of Web3 with more than 20 panels, 10 workshops, and more than a dozen keynotes and firesides on key topics shaping the future of Web3. This includes real-world asset tokenization, AI blockchain integration, gaming advancements, and smart contract security.
This year’s Proof of Pitch participants will be able to showcase their innovative ideas and gain valuable exposure. Participants have the opportunity to connect with industry experts and potential investors who can help take their business to the next level. Those interested can apply here.
About conversation proof
Proof of Talk is setting a new standard in the Web3 conference landscape, establishing itself as not just another Web3 conference, but a pivotal forum where the promise of decentralization is realized. The summit uniquely combines the essence of a traditional economic forum with a dynamic, distributed Web3 community to foster an innovative ecosystem of conversation and action. It stands as a platform for change where all voices, from seasoned economists to radical Web3 founders, contribute to a collective vision for a decentralized economic future. By fostering engaging discussions and unparalleled networking, participants shape this new environment. Learn more at www.proofoftalk.io.
About X Ventures
X Ventures is a Germany-based digital asset investment fund dedicated to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs in the Web3 industry. Along with its investment activities, X Ventures founded www.xschool.io with the goal of providing accessible education to future leaders around the world. Website: https://www.xventures.de
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