Ventech PitchFest26
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Date & Time
Wed, Apr 22 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Address (map)
1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Venue (website)
Cabrillo Arts Pavillion
What separates a good idea from one that actually gets funded?
Sometimes, it comes down to a few minutes on stage.
PitchFest Santa Barbara is back!
Ventech’s annual startup pitch competition brings founders into the spotlight to present live in front of investors, operators, and the Central Coast innovation community.
Four startups. One stage. Real feedback.
This year’s competitors:
• ODIN Diagnostics | Connor Heffler
• Ecoplasticity | Mayela Fernandez
• SoundDose | Gregg Peterson
• MindClay | Marco Pinter, PhD
Judged by:
• Burton Tripathi
• Kezi Cheng
• Kelly Mooney
It’s fast-paced, high-stakes, and a rare chance to see how companies are actually built, positioned, and challenged in real time.
Whether you’re building, investing, or just want a clearer view into what makes a pitch land, you’ll walk away sharper.
📍 April 22 | 5:30 PM | Cabrillo Pavilion
Presented by Russell Terry & Maya Dentzel
Event Sponsors:
Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP
Solera & Co.. Catering Connection
