Founder Idol by Cliqk and Coeus Collective Ventures
Founder Idol: One Minute. One Shot. Apply now by joining the waitlist for your chance to pitch.
Can you win the crowd and the judges in just 60 seconds?
Founder Idol is the ultimate rapid-fire pitch event where ambitious founders take the stage to deliver one-minute pitches to a live audience and a panel of four experienced judges, without the help of a pitch deck or any other visual aid.
This is not a demo day. It’s a test of clarity, charisma, and conviction. Whether you're pitching or attending, Founder Idol is an unmissable evening of startup energy and sharp ideas.
This is a highly limited & selective event: you must be accepted off the waitlist to attend. If you are seeking to pitch and you are accepted, you will be expected to attend. Do not join the waitlist if you cannot make it!
Event Format:
10-15 founders pitch their startup or idea in a one-minute slot
A panel of expert judges provides fast, honest feedback
The audience votes for their favorite pitch
Judges select a standout winner based on clarity, originality, and potential
Shout Out to Our Previous Founder Idol Winners:
CarbonBridge recently became the newest Coeus Collective Ventures portfolio company.
Will your company be next?
^An image from Founder Idol II!
About Coeus Collective Ventures:
Coeus Collective Ventures backs the builders of the new economy by using media, experiences, and capital to unlock untapped go-to-market opportunities. We work with early-stage founders, universities, and institutions at moments where positioning, distribution, and trust meaningfully shape outcomes. Our model combines go to market strategy, founder-led media, and curated in-person experiences to create signal around real progress and build durable relationships across the venture ecosystem.
About Cliqk:
Cliqk deploys and optimizes marketing capital across multiple channels automatically. We unify content, ad spend, and community into one intelligent system for autonomous growth.
Recording: If you will be in attendance (as someone pitching, a judge, or a general audience member) - you will be recorded! By registering, you consent to being recorded, with your image & likeness used on our media channels. We look forward to developing the Founder Idol brand using this event, and hopefully future events down the line.
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