Aerospace Xelerated Mentorship Clinic - Reverse Pitch & Q&A with Boeing
Day: Wed 25 May
Time: 12:00 PM
This two-day focused challenge offers start-ups the opportunity to connect, network with & hear from innovation & investment teams at Boeing. Participating startups will be able to understand how corporates like Boeing identify their technology gaps and how to fulfill them via partnerships with disruptive technology businesses like startups. The second part of the first day will be 2 reverse (problem) pitches for which start-ups will get the chance to come up with solutions and pitch on the second day.
Dr. Carlton Washburn, Strategy Principal, Boeing
Madison Peterson, Strategy Principal, Boeing
Jacqueline Davidson, Investment Principal, Boeing
TOPIC: Reverse Pitch & Q&A with Boeing
Find out an overview of Boeing technology gaps and how to tackle those challenges. The reverse pitch will cover (but not limited to) Digital Solutions, Autonomy & AI… Don’t miss this opportunity to get briefed by Boeing venture & innovation team followed by 30 mins Q&A to get ready to pitch your solution to them in Part 2!
Aerospace Xelerated Mentorship Clinic - Technology Challenge – Pitch Opportunity
Day: Thu 26 May
Time: 10:00 AM
In Part 2 of the Pitch Clinic, startups will be split up into smaller groups for opportunity to discuss their solutions during a 5-minute pitch followed by feedback from the team.
To join the challenge, simply apply through the online application, and find out if you qualify.
Startups focusing in the following sectors should apply: Technology, Cybersecurity, Future Mobility, AI/ML, Fleet Ops/Airline Synergies, Drone Operations, Digital Factory & Data Flow Management, Quantum Computing, Space Situational Awareness, Sensors, Materials, Sustainability
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Day: Wed 25 May
Time: 9:00 AM
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Time: 9:40 AM
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Time: 9:00 AM
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