Curated & Verified Startup Event Discovery Platform for Legitimate Opportunities

Opportunity: The user's search for "tech startup pitch events or demo days in Los Angeles" and their experience that many of these events are not genuine highlights a significant need for a reliable, curated, and transparent resource. This points to a niche market for a platform that helps startups discover and vet legitimate event opportunities.

Product Form: A SaaS platform, primarily web-based, serving as a verified and reviewed directory for tech startup pitch competitions, demo days, and related ecosystem events, initially focusing on Los Angeles. Key features would include:

• Vetting & Verification System: A clear process to confirm the legitimacy of listed events, possibly with a "Verified Event" badge.
• User Reviews & Ratings: Allowing past participants and attendees to share their experiences, ratings, and feedback on event quality, value, and legitimacy.
• Detailed Event Profiles: Comprehensive information on each event, including organizers, judging panels (if applicable), past winners/participants, typical audience, application requirements, deadlines, costs, and expected outcomes.
• Advanced Filtering & Search: Ability to filter by location (initially LA, expandable), industry focus (tech), startup stage, event type, application deadlines, and user ratings.
• Calendar & Reminders: Integrated calendar for event dates and application deadlines, with user alerts.
• Organizer Profiles: Information and history of event organizers to build transparency and trust.
• Community Aspect: Potentially a forum or Q&A section for users to discuss events or seek advice.

Expected Revenue: A multi-stream revenue model:

1. For Startups (Users):
   • Freemium Model: Free access to basic event listings and limited reviews.
   • Premium Subscription (e.g., $25-$75/month): Unlocks full access to all event details, advanced search filters, unlimited reviews, personalized deadline reminders, and perhaps early notifications for high-demand events.
2. For Event Organizers:
   • Basic Listing (Free or Low Cost): To ensure comprehensive coverage.
   • Premium/Featured Listings (e.g., $150-$600 per event or per month for recurring series): For enhanced visibility, priority placement, and richer profile options (e.g., video embeds, direct contact forms).
   • Analytics & Insights (e.g., $75-$250/month): Providing organizers with data on event page views, user engagement, and anonymized demographics of interested startups.
3. Affiliate Partnerships: Collaborations with complementary services (e.g., pitch deck design, legal services for startups, travel partners for event attendees) for referral commissions.