# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Houston Pitch Arena for early-stage Founders - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Where Entrepreneurs, Startups & Founders Get Real Investor FeedbackAbout this EventThe Houston Pitch Arena & :When:Wednesday, May 20, 202610:00 am - 12:00 pmWhere:Norris Conference Center816 Town and Country Blvd #210, Houston, TX 77024 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6c0e41d0-151b-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w1200-h400-dc051517-gmir.jpg An Innovative Early-Stage Investor Pitch EventIf you’re an early-stage founder building something bold — and you’re ready to test it under real pressure — this is your moment.The Pitch Arena is an innovative, high-impact investor pitch event where entrepreneurs, startups, and founders present live to angel investors and VCsThis is where your startup gets tested.If your startup is ready to be challenged in front of experienced investors and a room full of serious builders, The Pitch Arena is open.You’ll go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full National Business Expo audience — and get raw, unfiltered feedback from the investors who shape the future.DISCLOSURE: Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for the program. Furthermore, participation in the Pitch Arena does not guarantee that your project will receive funding. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6c40ea90-151b-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w1200-h400-dcd8dad9-gmir.jpg What You’ll Get If You Pitch✅ Live investor reactions to your presentation✅ Practical recommendations to improve your pitch deck and delivery✅ Strategic feedback on your business model and growth path✅ Honest perspectives on scalability, execution, and market timing✅ Insight into what angel investors and VCs actually look for✅ Actionable guidance you can implement immediately https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6c930230-151b-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1200-h400-dc010808-gmir.jpg Who Should Attend• Early-stage startups seeking investor exposure• Pre-Series A founders refining their raise• Entrepreneurs preparing to secure initial funding• Startup founders wanting honest investor feedback• Growth-focused operators seeking strategic direction• Investors looking to discover innovative companiesWhether you pitch or attend as an observer, you’ll walk away with clarity on how investors evaluate risk, opportunity, and founders.The Investors Pitch ArenaWhat it takes to enter The Investors Pitch Arena:We’re looking for bold early-stage founders with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and a vision that challenges the status quo.If you’re:• Bootstrapped• Pre-seed• Seed-funded• An early-stage startup preparing for institutional capital• Or a Series A startup in a capital-intensive industry— this Investors Pitch was built for you.The Investors Pitch reviews every nomination, but founders who enter early give themselves a strategic edge. If you’re serious about winning, don’t wait to join the fight. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6cd82180-151b-11f1-a42f-6bbe36c86375-rimg-w1200-h265-dc000000-gmir.png Featured Investor: Brandon DavisThe Pitch is led by Brandon Davis, Founder of Trek One Capital, alongside a select group of investors.Brandon brings more than 20 years of experience forming, funding, and operating businesses across multiple industries. He has been involved in the formation of 100+ entities, completed minority and majority investments, and participated in M&A transactions exceeding $500 million in aggregate value. Companies under his ownership and oversight have executed thousands of transactions globally, representing more than $18 billion in cumulative activity.His approach is industry-agnostic and operationally grounded — spanning oil & gas, industrial services, consumer products, and specialty manufacturing — with a focus on disciplined execution and long-term value creation.This is perspective from someone who has built, funded, and scaled businesses at a high level. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6d0c50e0-151b-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc001f50-gmir.jpg Point of Contact:Freddy GoergesThe Pitch ArenaANDCEO & Founder -National Business Expohttps://nationalbusinessexpo.com713-409-6127fgoerges@gmail.comSean Dolan, President - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/the-houston-pitch-arena-for-early-stage-founders/100001983895893021 - **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-houston-pitch-arena-for-early-stage-founders-tickets-1983895893021 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Norris Conference Centers - Houston/CityCentre - **lat**: 29.7809583 - **long**: -95.5607941 - **full address**: Norris Conference Centers - Houston/CityCentre, 816 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: National Business Expo (https://allevents.in/org/national-business-expo/19348686) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8af6d1e5d4a5e8bc52afdc679e479f4dfed88d47acbd122536ae4daf6cac7a4e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181e2f-gmir.jpg?v=1772334309 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/37c54066534f3580ed52e5df416b562fb165b4a0f6de71d59952c0f94d00e459-rimg-w400-h400-dc1e2c44-gmir.jpg?v=1772334309 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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