SDAC Events
Application Deadline for entrepreneurs is December 15, 2022
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Save the Date
The SDAC V Finale is in May, 2023
It’s not too early to get your tickets! Applicants and investors each receive a ticket to the finale (distributed separately).
View examples of pitches from the previous conferences here:
First Round (3-minute pitches) / Semifinalist (10-minute pitches) / Sample 1-minute pitches
Events for Entrepreneurs
The e-track is FREE and available virtually. You’re invited to join us, wherever you are in the world!
Dates for SDAC V
| 9/28/22 | Self Assessment | Is Your Company Fundable |
| 10/4 | Your Growth & Funding Track |
| 10/11 | Customer Discovery |
| 10/18 | Pitching | Deck Dev & Storytelling |
| 10/25 | Risk | Use of Funds |
| 11/1 | Market Opportunity | Business Model |
| 11/8 | Product Market Fit |
| 11/15 | Pitch Decon |
| 11/29 | Competition | Exit |
| 12/7 |
Show Me the Money | Developing Strong & Realistic Financials
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| 12/14 | Pitch Decon | Holiday Mixer |
| 1/3/23 | Valuation | Deal Structure |
| 1/10 | Investor Relations |
| 1/17 | Pitch Decon |
| 1/24 | Due Diligence |
| 1/31 | Application Deadline | Celebration |
| ?? | Speed Pitch for Finalists |
Previous information:
9/8/21 E-Track Kickoff | Deck Dev & Storytelling
9/15 Use of Funds
9/22 Market Opportunity | Business Model
9/29 Customer Discovery, Product Market Fit & Competition
October 2021
10/6 Pitch Decon*
10/13 Financials
10/20 Valuation | Deal Structure
10/27 Pitch Decon*
November 2021
11/3 Investor Development | Forecasting
11/10 Presentation | Deck Design
11/17 Funding Alternatives
December 2021
12/1 Pitch Decon*
12/8 Preparing for Due Diligence
12/15 Application Deadline | Celebration
January 2022
1/26-27 3-Minute Pitches
Invitation Only
February 2022
2/3 Speed Pitch for Semi Finalists
Invitation Only
2/9-10 10-Minute Pitches
Invitation Only
2/24 Due Diligence Company Dinner
Invitation Only
March 2022
3/24 SDAC Finale
Applicant Tickets Distributed Separately
Events for Investors
Unless otherwise noted, all Investor events are by invitation only. If you are an accredited investor and would like to participate, please complete the Investor Form, or reach out to Mysty Rusk or anyone on the Fund Management Team.
| 2/7/23 | I-Track Kickoff |
| 2/15 | Company Discussions |
| 2/21 | R1 Selections (Quarterfinalists 24-30) |
| 2/28-3/1 | 3-Minute Pitches |
| 3/7 | R2 Selections (Semifinalists 12-15) |
| 3/14-15 | 10-Minute Pitches |
| 3/21 | R3 Selections (Finalists 6) | DD Teams |
| 3/28 | DD Kickoff |
| 4/4 | DD Company Dinner |
| 4/11 | DD |
| 4/18 | DD |
| 4/25 | DD |
| 5/2 | DD |
| 5/8 | DD Reports Due |
| 5/9 | Investment Recommendations |
| 5/11 | VIP Reception |
| 5/12 | SDAC Finale |
| 5/18 | Last day to put investor checks in the mail |
| 5/22 | Last day for wire transfers |
| 5/26 | Fund Distribution |
*Pitch Deconstruction Disclaimer: We do not publicly share the Pitch Deconstruction recordings. Pitch Decon’s are sacred. Founders need a safe place to practice and learn. If you pitch at a Pitch Decon and you want to review your own recording, send us an email at info@thesdangels.com and we’ll get it to you.