THE FOUNDER’S FORMULA
F60 Rules
All rules should be abided by contestants otherwise disqualified. Hosts and Judges have last say on decisions.
There will be a 50 second warning. After 60 seconds, you will be muted. Contestants disqualified after 60 seconds.
Pitch format should be as follows in Darren’s tweet [LINK].
The winner is determined by a cumulative scoring from judges. Ties will be broken through audience voting.
The Pitch Judges
Our judges are Founders, investors, venture capitalists, and innovators in their respective fields. This is the arena where Founders and VCs are roasted, toasted and promoted. The only medium where we have fun and laugh at the follies of the startup ecosystem.
The Serial Entrepreneur.
Darren Marble is an Executive Producer of Going Public®, a groundbreaking interactive series that allows viewers to ‘click to invest’ as they follow the stories of founders on their capital-raising journeys. Additionally, Darren is CEO of Issuance, a fintech company that provides the leading investment platform for Reg A+ public offerings. He is a passionate advocate for Founders and democratizing the fundraising process.
The Startup Shinobi.
Startup Shinobi is the alter ego of a renowned entrepreneur and GP. As a member of the enigmatic Startup Shinobi clan, he has experience working with dozens of founders and funds across diverse industry verticals. Known for his unyielding criticism and lack of mercy towards founders and venture capitalists, Startup Shinobi delivers incisive commentary with precision. His sharp wit and humor have become the stuff of legend within the startup ecosystem.
The Venture Capitalist.
Hadley Harris is a cofounder at Eniac VC. Eniac leads seed rounds and helps Founders find product market fit. Hadley previously built two acquired VC backed startups. He is a Board Director for Cardinal Cushing Centers. Outside the office, Hadley enjoys yoga, meditation, mixing music, beating Nihal in tennis, and exploring NYC with his wife and sons.
