The Kentucky Derby Pitch event! · THE LATINO STARTUP

David Favela

Feb 19 • Main Forum

The Kentucky Derby Pitch event!

Hello community!

I am working with the team that is trying to make this event one of the premier Latino pitch event in the US.

I meet with them tomorrow, and the event is in May.

We need to up our collective game so we can get one or more of our startups featured at this event!!!

David

Here is breakdown;

The Derby Pitch is a high-profile startup pitch competition and networking experience held in Louisville during Derby Week, aligning with the energy of the Kentucky Derby.

Hosted By

• Angeles Investors

• Louisville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

What It’s About

A curated showcase of top Latino/Hispanic founders pitching high-growth ventures to accredited investors — while celebrating culture, community, and the entrepreneurial spirit surrounding the Derby.

Why It Matters

• Access to active Latino angel investors

• National visibility during Derby Week

• High-level networking with founders, funders, and ecosystem leaders

• Cultural recognition, including honoring Hispanic jockeys and community impact

Timing

Held annually in Louisville around early May during events leading up to the Kentucky Derby

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