# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 60 seconds. One mic. Up to $30K. Pull Up & Pitch DC is YOUR shot to grow your business. RSVP today!About this EventBGV is bringing Pull Up & Pitch to DC on Sept 12th, 2026 during our BGV Homecoming.Pull Up & Pitch brings the pitch competition from the “business stage” to your neighborhood, focusing on normalizing business pitching, creating visibility for innovative ideas, supporting small business revitalization, and educating the public on how to ask for and manage finances. It’s a fast-paced, highly entertaining two-round competition where under-resourced founders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs shoot their shot with a 60-second elevator pitch to access up to $30,000 in grants to grow their businesses on the spot!Imagine The Voice meets Shark Tank in your neighborhood! No prior pitch experience is required. Pull Up & Pitch is open to under-resourced founders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.You want to come early; it's first-come, first-served. Line-up starts at 8:30 a.m.How does the Pull Up & Pitch event work?In Round 1, Founders will pitch for 60 seconds to a panel of champions (judges)Each champion gets one voteOne thumb-up equals $200Two thumbs up equals $250Three thumbs up are worth $500If the Founder receives a vote from all three judges, they move on to Round 2.In Round 2, seven Founders will pitch for up to 3 minutes to special guest judges for the chance to access additional grant money + other perks and prizes from partners.Round 2 grand prizes are:1st place: $10k2nd place: $3k3rd place: $2kTerms and conditions:These sessions will be recorded/photographed. Your RSVP is consent to be recorded/photographed.To be eligible for funding, you must be a business registered in the US and have less than $1M in revenue.Our mission is to accelerate Founders/CEOs who identify as under-resourced.Payouts to pitch participants will be made via PayPal transfer. Please have your information ready.Got questions? We have answers! Email us at events@bgvfoundation.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/bgv-pull-up-and-pitch-dc/100001992006171081
- **Event Categories**: business, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: The Westin DC Downtown
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Westin DC Downtown
- **lat**: 38.9015187
- **long**: -77.02380889999999
- **full address**: The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC being held?
  - **A:** BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC?
  - **A:** BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC is organized by The Black Girl Ventures Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BGV Pull Up & Pitch: DC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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