Come cheer on Flagstaff's moonshot thinkers (aka, entrepreneurs) competing in a Shark Tank-style pitch event on May 5th at Lowell Observatory!

Join us for Flagstaff's 2nd Annual Pioneer Pitch competition! During this unique two and a half day “Shark Tank” inspired entrepreneur business pitch contest, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to receive instruction and advice from various industry-experts on how to start or accelerate your business/ideas while competing to win their share of over 15K in cash prizes and scholarships and get exposure for their business or product.

May 3
VIP Reception to kick-off the weekend and celebrate entrepreneurialism in Flagstaff.
Sponsored by AWD Law. 
Moonshot at NACET Accelerator Building (B)

May 4:
Participant workshops and expert mentoring
Lunch keynote by Season 1 Shark Tank winner and inventor, Lisa Lloyd
Moonshot at NACET Accelerator Building (B)

May 5:
Event competition -- Open to the public
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff - 1400 West Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
  • 1-2pm - Q&A Interview/Discussion with Aram Chavez & Scott Hathcock
  • 2-3:30pm - LIVE Shark Tank-inspired pitch FINALS
  • 3:30-5pm - Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by W. L. Gore & Associates

MAY 3-5
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​SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

We're honored to have Lisa Lloyd, Shark Tank winner and successful inventor, with us on Saturday. She will be delivering a keynote speech called "Fail Forward" to our mentors, staff, and participants during the lunch hour.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA HERE. 
Check out the video from last year's pitch event
​called Sharks In Space! 

Presented by:

Title Sponsor: 

Event Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsors: 

Wanderlust Brewery,
​AWS
WozU
Lowell Observatory
Canyon Diablo
Distillery
Zoho
Nackard Beverages
​Canyon Angels

The state-wide AZ Pioneer Pitch Tour is sponsored by APS.