Round Rock, Tx. (February 6, 2023) – The Round Rock Chamber announced Monday the first annual Round Rock Start-Up Pitch Competition – a "Shark Tank" style competition focused on supporting local entrepreneurs in all stages from concept to start-ups looking to scale. This pitch competition will connect local entrepreneurs with community leaders and partners to further grow Round Rock’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

The live pitch competition will take place on May 4, 2023. Applications are open now through March 27, 2023. Up to eight finalists will pitch to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win a grand prize valued at more than $10,000, including cash prizes and a work-from-home set up from Dell Technologies. 

“Entrepreneurship thrives in Round Rock thanks to the city’s proximity to the Austin’s global startup scene and a local community of business leaders who stand ready to support the dreams of thinkers and innovators. We are dedicated to developing a thriving ecosystem that supports high-growth entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. The Chamber is excited to host this competition in conjunction with National Small Business Week,” said Jordan Robinson, President & CEO of the Round Rock Chamber. 

The pitch competition is hosted by the Round Rock Chamber. Sponsors for the event include Amy Cobb Global Consulting, CENTRO Event Space, Dell Technologies, Economic Growth Business Incubator, No Time for Social, and Texas State University. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the Round Rock Chamber’s Pitch Competition page.

About the Round Rock Chamber 
The Round Rock Chamber is the economic generator for its thriving community. The Chamber initiates programs that create a dynamic business climate and improve quality of life through innovative community partnerships and invested business leaders. For more information visit,?www.roundrockchamber.org.