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Events
Pitch Demo Day with Jesse Draper
In this live virtual Pitch Demo Day, selected founders from The 10th House will pitch Jesse Draper, Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures.
Date
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:30 PM PDT
URL
Register NowCLICK HERE TO RSVP/APPLY *REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Get Real-Time Feedback from a Top Early-Stage Investor
Whether you’re gearing up for your first round of funding, preparing to meet with a sponsor, or want to sharpen your story for future opportunities, this is your chance to get direct, no-fluff feedback from one of the most respected names in early-stage investing.
In this live virtual Pitch Demo Day, selected founders from The 10th House will pitch Jesse Draper, Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures. Each founder will have 3 minutes to present, followed by constructive feedback focused on clarity, strength of the opportunity, and areas for refinement.
Jesse invests in:
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Early-stage (Seed, Series A) consumer and B2B tech
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The future of family—products and platforms that support modern families' financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
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Economic development and innovation in and around Alabama
With over 70 investments including The Skimm, ThirdLove, and Eloquii, Jesse brings a sharp eye and clear perspective on what makes a startup worth betting on. As a fourth-generation VC and outspoken advocate for women in tech, she’s known for cutting through the noise and championing founders who think big and deliver.
Even if you’re not pitching, you’ll walk away with:
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A better understanding of how investors think
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Tactical advice on storytelling, positioning, and clarity
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Insight into what makes a compelling pitch in today’s market
Apply to pitch—or attend as an observer and learn what makes a founder stand out.
Events
Upcoming Events
From summits, to courses, to workshops, to meet-ups and ask-me-anythings - there is something for everyone here. Listen in, attend in person or virtually, ask questions, or simply add to your when-you-can checklist of everything you need to know.
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Founder as Operator - Leading with Vision While Building Product & Team (60-75 Min Live Workshop)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Join Dr. Amy Divaraniya, Founder and CEO of Oova, in an interactive workshop on the critical transitions every founder must navigate to build a company that scales beyond their personal expertise.
Sep
17
Self-Care as a CEO: Managing PR & Social Without the Burnout
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
Join Nicole Bruno and Francesca Phillips, for a collaborative conversation designed to navigate visibility with clarity, calm, and intention.
Sep
21
{SANTA MONICA, CA} Member Mingle
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 6:30 PM PDT
Join us for an inspiring evening of community, learning, and creativity at Viola Floral in Santa Monica.
Sep
22
{SANTA MONICA, CA} Member Mingle
Monday, September 22, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT
Need a change of scenery? Join us for a casual co-working session with good vibes and great women.
Sep
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Build & Achieve Investor-Ready KPIs
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for an interactive workshop with Madeline Darcy, Managing Partner at Kaya Ventures. In this session, she breaks down the essential non-revenue metrics that investors use to evaluate your business.
Sep
24
Technology Huddle
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
Are you a Tech Founder? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network, and to welcome our incoming Cohort Members! ✨ Huddles are a virtual event strictly focused on networking. Sessions are segmented by business themes - industry, revenue, stage, fundraising (or not) - to allow you the opportunity to simply connect, and network with fellow founders in the same space! Read more about the format here! Please join to participate, not to sell services.
Sep
26
Home & Design Huddle
Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Are you a Home and Design founder? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with others! ✨
Oct
1
Strategy That Sells: Marketing for Service Leaders
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Are you ready to discover marketing strategies that actually work for your service-based business? This interactive discussion is designed to attract ideal clients, build brand authority, and grow sustainably — without burnout or relying solely on social media. Join us to share your own successes, learn from others, and leave with actionable, real-world strategies you can implement right away. Connect, collaborate, and get inspired alongside fellow service-based entrepreneurs
Oct
2
Financial Forecasting for Fundraising Readiness
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Details coming soon
Oct
3
{LAGUNA BEACH, CA} WorkOUT & WorkSHOP
Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT
Start the day with a leisurely walk along the Laguna Beach shoreline, soaking in the fresh air and sparking creativity through movement.
Oct
8
Business Services Huddle
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Is your business in the service industry? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with other members working in the same realm as you ✨
Oct
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Growth Track: Lean Go-To-Market Strategy
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
In this hands-on workshop, Sarina Virk Torrendell reveals the lean go-to-market strategies that took her from early employee at Postmates to scaling global initiatives at Apple, Meta, and Amazon.