Startup World Cup

4:15 pm

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5:00 pm

Gallagher Square

We are proud to host Startup World Cup, a global competition that connects top startups, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and tech CEOs. Four finalists will pitch, with one selected to move forward. The winner will go to the Grand Finale in San Francisco to pitch for the $1M prize in front of 400+ VCs.

https://www.startupworldcup.io/usa-regional-san-diego

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