Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC): Accelerating Innovation in Asia with Pitchtape

Overview

The Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC), spearheaded by alumni clubs from Harvard, Columbia, MIT, and Stanford, stands as a leading technology conference and startup competition in Asia. Established in 2019, ATEC is committed to nurturing the startup ecosystem, connecting alumni as founders, mentors, and investors. The ATEC Startup Competition, a highlight of the conference, brings together over 100 startups from across Asia to compete for significant prize money and the opportunity to pitch to a panel of venture capitalists.

Key Challenges

ATEC faced challenges in efficiently managing the influx of startup pitches for their annual competition. The need was to streamline the submission and review process while maintaining a high level of engagement and interaction with the participants.

Pitchtape’s Solution

To address these challenges, ATEC partnered with Pitchtape. Utilizing Pitchtape's video submission and review platform allowed ATEC to transform the traditional submission process. Startups could now submit their pitches in video format, offering a more dynamic and engaging representation of their ideas. For ATEC’s evaluation team, the platform provided a streamlined tool for reviewing, rating, and providing feedback on submissions.

Impactful Results

The incorporation of Pitchtape significantly enhanced the efficiency of the ATEC Startup Competition. The platform facilitated a quicker review process, enabling the evaluation team to focus more on the quality of the pitches. It also led to more meaningful interactions between the evaluators and participants, fostering a richer innovation ecosystem in Asia. The startups benefitted from a platform that allowed them to present their ideas more effectively, leading to increased visibility and opportunities.

Takeaway

ATEC’s partnership with Pitchtape illustrates the transformative impact of technology in enhancing startup competitions. By implementing Pitchtape’s video-first approach, ATEC has not only streamlined its own processes but also provided a more engaging and effective platform for startups to showcase their innovations, thus contributing to the growth of the technological landscape in Asia.

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