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Tech Coast Venture Network $25K Pitch Competition

Tech Zulu Event

However, since the event has grown, TCVN added a pre-event round. Prizes vary from competition to competition including, credit for co-working spaces, free hosting accounts, gift cards, scholarships to incubators and at times even nothing more than just bragging rights. President Ash Kumra wanted a more qualitative approach.

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Financing a Start-Up

Tech Coast Venture Network

Once you have some skin in the game, if you personally can’t get to some level of revenues in the business, or at a minimum, pre-sales or letters of intent, then on to round two – asking family and friends for help. Remember, help is only a mentor away. At TCVN, you are never alone. Traditional Bank Loans.

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