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Startup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1942

May 2, 2024

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A startup pitch competition where Jason invests $25K into one of three founders. The pitches include Props AI, 2ndHandGeek, and Zweelie. Each founder presents their innovative ideas, with Jason ultimately awarding the investment at the end of the show.

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Quick takeaways

Props AI offers real-time cost tracking for AI applications, targeting industries utilizing AI technology.

Secondhand Geek aims to consolidate the tabletop gaming industry with a 5% fee on sales.

Mercury provides streamlined banking solutions to help startups with financial processes and operational focus.

Deep dives

Props AI - Monitoring LLM Usage and Monetization

Props AI is a platform that aids in monitoring and monetizing large language model applications. Clients like Riley face challenges understanding their AI costs, but Props AI offers real-time cost tracking and effortless usage-based billing through Stripe integration. The platform, launched last year, provides user cost tracking dashboards and targets industries utilizing AI technology.

Introduction

2min

Making Connections and Startup Pitches

6min

Exploring Business Management Tools and AI Application Monitoring

5min

The Power of Design in Tech Startups

7min

Business Optimization and Sleep Quality Enhancement Discussion

2min

Military Service, Tabletop Game Marketplace, and Strategic Growth Tactics

15min

Startup Founder Pitching a Tool Consolidation Platform for Business Operations

3min

Navigating Startup Challenges and Growth Strategies

15min

Supporting and Empowering Founders through Various Initiatives

6min

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Todays show:

Jason and Presh kick off the Founder University pitch competition (00:00), then we hear from Peter on Props AI (10:17), Alan on 2ndHandGeek (21:15), and Alex on Zweelie (37:18). Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment (), and details how to apply!

Timestamps:

(00:00) Jason kicks off the show!

(1:16) Jason brings on Presh to introduce today's pitches!

(9:17) Eppo. Accelerate your experimentation velocity with Eppo. Visit https://www.geteppo.com/twist

(10:17) Peter Kirkham pitches Props AI

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(21:15) Alan Blakeborough Pitches 2ndHandGeek

(36:16) Mercury - Join 200K startups who use Mercury to operate at their best at http://mercury.com

(37:18) Alex Hanna pitches Zweelie

(41:44) Jason picks the startup he will invest in!

(43:26) Advice for founders and Q&A

Founder University: Cohort 8 begins May 9th! Apply here: ⁠https://www.founder.university⁠