YOLO Pitchathon

YOLO (Pitchathon) by 23 Ventures is a fast-paced startup pitching event where participants present their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to a panel of judges including investors and industry experts. The focus is on execution, clarity, and real-world viability. Eligibility: Open to students, founders, and early-stage startup teams Individual and team participation allowed Team size: 1–3 members Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed Participants must have a working idea or MVP Rules: Participants must have a prototype or MVP ready at the time of pitching Each team must present their own original idea Plagiarism or copied ideas will lead to immediate disqualification Teams must adhere to the allotted time strictly Judges’ decision will be final and binding Any form of misconduct or unfair practice will result in disqualification Format & Process: Round 1: Pitch Submission / Shortlisting Teams submit basic details of their startup idea Evaluation based on problem clarity, innovation, and feasibility Round 2: Final Pitch (Offline – AWS, Delhi | 8 April 2026) Shortlisted teams present in front of judges Pitch Duration: 3–5 minutes Q&A: 2–3 minutes per team Evaluation Criteria: Problem-Solution Fit Innovation & Uniqueness Market Potential Execution Capability (MVP quality) Clarity of Pitch Number of Problem Statements: Open innovation format (no fixed problem statements) Participants can build in any domain Event Duration: Final Pitch Event: 1 Day (8 April 2026) Individual team pitch + Q&A: ~5–8 minutes total Perks & Rewards: Cash prize for winners Opportunity to join 23 Ventures cohort Access to investor network