Survivor™ XI SoCal Startups Competition by TCVN™ at OC Innovation Week 5/6/25

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:00 PM 9:00 PM 17:00 21:00

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Join TCVN for the 11th Annual Survivor™ Fast Pitch Competition during Orange County Innovation Week (OCIW).

All attendees will have the opportunity to present their 30-second lightning fast pitch to the audience for a chance to advance to the semi-finals.

Join them Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at The Cove at UCI, 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.

Watch as this year's finalists compete on the largest Survivor stage in history for a chance to win cash prizes, a coveted golden skull, and a golden ticket to be one of a dozen startups to pitch at Octane's Main Stage Pitch Event on Wednesday, May 7.

Don't miss their FREE PitchPolish workshops leading up to Survivor! Visit lu.ma/tcvn to register for free!

Event Agenda:

5:15-6:15pm: Lightning Round

Anybody with a GA ticket will have the opportunity to pitch their company or idea for FREE. During this time, you will have 30-seconds to convince the audience that you deserve a spot in the semi-finals. The lightning round is first come, first serve, so be sure to save a spot in line. Only THREE (3) pitches will advance from the lightning round to the semi-finals.

6:30-7:30pm: Semi-Finals

To bypass the lightning round and secure yourself a guaranteed spot in the semi-finals, be sure to purchase a PitchPass™. Semi-finalists will have 90-seconds to pitch to a panel of expert judges. Only THREE (3) pitches will advance from the semi-finals to the final round. Upgrade to PitchPass+ Plus and enjoy an exhibitor booth as well as complimentary tickets for your team.

8:00-8:30pm: Final Round

Who will SURVIVE? The final three (3) finalists will have a total of five (5) minutes on stage, shared between a three (3) minute pitch and a two (2) minute Q&A with the judges.

1st Place Prizes:

$2,084 Cash Prize
One (1) Golden Ticket to Octane's Pitch Event
The 1st Place Survivor Golden Skull

2nd Place Prizes:

$1,000 Cash Prize
The 2nd Place Survivor Golden Skull

3rd Place Prizes:

$1,000 Cash Prize
The 3rd Place Survivor Golden Skull

Survivor XI & OC Innovation Week

Survivor XI is part of OC Innovation Week, a weeklong event from May 5-9, 2025, celebrating entrepreneurship, technology, and investment in Southern California. The winner of Survivor XI on Tuesday May 6, will secure a Golden Ticket to Octane’s Main Stage Fast Pitch on Wednesday May 7, where they will present their company to a curated audience of investors, executives, and industry leaders.

Learn about OC Innovation Week: https://octaneoc.org/ociw/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Survivor XI isn’t just an event—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of innovators, and your brand can play a pivotal role in their journey. By sponsoring at any level—Grand Prize, Microphone, Lanyard, Swag Bag, Food, Drink, Video, or Community Partner—you’ll gain exclusive visibility among top early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders while directly supporting TCVN’s mission to help Founders become fundable. Sponsorship offers premium branding, VIP networking access, and a unique opportunity to champion the future of innovation and entrepreneurship.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact fundablefounders@tcvn.org

Save 50% off all tickets with this promo code: OCSC50