PHI LONG BUI
CEO & Founder @Swayze
Are you a founder with Vietnamese roots and a bold idea to share with the world?
VYBE Startup Pitch Competition
Whether you're still building your vision or already scaling your startup, the VYBE Startup Pitch Challenge is your moment to shine.
August 3rd, 2025, we're bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers of all ages with Vietnamese roots in a virtual global pitch competition. Expect invaluable feedback, cash prizes, and connections that could launch your startup to the next level.
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This event is free for all people of all ages to attend and participate.
What to expect
Pitch to Panel
Present your business idea live to a panel of Vietnamese venture capitalists and startup founders.
Build Your Network
Connect with founders, investors, and startup leaders across the Vietnamese global community
Win Cash & Mentorship
Compete for up to $10,000 in prizes and get access to exclusive mentorship from leading entrepreneurs and VCs.
Learn & Level Up
Whether you're pitching or watching, you'll walk away with actionable feedback and strategies to grow your business.
Competition Tracks
Early Idea
For fresh ideas or pre-launch startups
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4-minute pitch + judge feedback
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Focus on: your story, the problem you're solving, your vision, and early traction
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Prize: $5,000 + Mentorship from startup founders
Development Track
For startups with an MVP or early traction
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6-minute pitch + Q&A
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Focus on: market opportunity, product, go-to-market, business model, and financials
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Prize: $10,000 + Mentorship from VCs
Event details
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Date: August 3rd, 2025
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Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (CEST, Berlin Time)
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Location: Zoom (Worldwide Access)
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Application Deadline: July 3rd, 2025
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Audience: Open to everyone! From students to seasoned founders.
Event Schedule Overview
13:00 – 13:10
Welcome Session
Welcome from the VYBE team. Overview of the agenda, tracks, and judges.
13:10 – 13:30
VC Talk: "Startup Trends"
A leading VC shares what's hot, what's not, and how founders can stand out.
14:20 – 14:30
Break / Stretch
Short break to refresh.
14:30 – 15:20
Pitch Round 2: Development Stage
Each team gets 6 minutes to pitch + 4 minutes of feedback. For startups with MVPs, traction, or more developed models.
15:20 – 15:45
Startup Talk: "Go-to-Market Strategies"
An experienced founder shares real-world advice for acquiring early customers and scaling.
15:45 – 16:00
Judge Deliberation + Audience Q&A
Each team gets 6 minutes to pitch + 4 minutes of feedback. For startups with MVPs, traction, or more developed models.
16:00 – 16:30
Winner Announcements + Closing Remarks
Winning teams announced, final words from the judges and VYBE team.
How To Join
Founders – Ready to pitch?
Apply by July 3rd 2025
Free to enter. Open to all ages and you can pitch in teams!
Presentation can be conducted in English & Vietnamese
Friends, family & community – Join the audience!
Cheer on your favorite founders, ask questions, and get inspired.
Build your own dreams
If you have Vietnamese root, Join us for the first-ever VYBE Startup Pitch Challenge and take your startup to the world!
For media inquiries, partnerships, or support, reach out to us at startuppitchchallenge@vybe-network.com
📹 The event will be recorded and shared after.
Meet Your Judges
LÊ HỒNG NGỌC
COO & Founder @Drippy
TBA
To Be Announced