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Empowering Female Founders at the Pivotal Labs Hackathon in their San Francisco Headquarters
How AYS Labs mentored female founders to refine their business models, pitch decks, and investor strategies at a weekend hackathon.
The Challenge
In February 2017, Pivotal Labs hosted a weekend-long “Female Founder Hackathon” in San Francisco to support women entrepreneurs in building scalable businesses. The event aimed to:
- • Provide participants with hands-on mentorship to refine their business ideas and technical strategies.
- • Help founders create compelling pitch decks and investor presentations.
- • Equip teams with the tools needed to articulate and advance their ideas effectively.
The hackathon required:
- • Experienced mentors to guide founders on business models, technical feasibility, and market strategy.
- • Insights on crafting impactful investor presentations.
- • Encouragement and practical advice to support underrepresented founders in tech.
Our Solution
AYS Labs played an integral role as a mentor during the hackathon, providing expertise and guidance to participating teams:
- 1. Business Model Refinement:
- • Worked closely with teams to evaluate the viability and scalability of their business ideas.
- • Helped founders align their business models with target market opportunities and revenue streams.
- 2. Investor Pitch Guidance:
- • Provided one-on-one coaching to help teams craft impactful pitch decks that highlighted their unique value propositions.
- • Delivered actionable advice on structuring presentations to capture investor interest and confidence.
- 3. Technical Insights:
- • Offered recommendations on how to address technical challenges and integrate practical, scalable solutions.
- • Guided teams on leveraging existing technologies to enhance product offerings.
- 4. Empowering Female Founders:
- • Encouraged participants to articulate their ideas with confidence and clarity.
- • Fostered a collaborative, inclusive environment to support creative problem-solving.
The Outcome
- Refined Business Models: Teams left the hackathon with stronger, more focused business ideas.
- Improved Investor Readiness: Participants gained actionable insights on creating compelling investor presentations.
- Increased Confidence: Female founders were empowered to pitch their ideas effectively and pursue next steps with clarity.
Key Takeaways
AYS Labs contributed to the success of the Pivotal Labs Female Founder Hackathon by:
- Providing hands-on mentorship to refine business models and technical strategies.
- Guiding participants in crafting impactful pitch decks and investor presentations.
- Supporting female founders in building confidence and articulating their ideas effectively.
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