E732: “The Syndicate”: 7 top startups across 7 verticals pitch to 20 world-class investors, w/Cafe X, Connected Signals, Blokable, Tueo Health, Interviewed, PowerScout, Underground Cellar

Summary: Today’s TWiST introduces a new format called “The Syndicate,” where 7 top startups across 7 verticals pitch to 20 world-class investors in Silicon Valley every 6 weeks. These top startups are selected based on feedback of the angel investors: who has the most traction, the most viable product, who could be the most meaningful in the future. Each company presents for 3 minutes, followed by 6 minutes of feedback. Join us to learn how effectively to present your company and answer hard questions. And if you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this is a great primer at how to look at a company and the right questions to ask.<br> <br> Featured startups:<br> <br> - Cafe X: The world's first robot barista<br> - Connected Signals: Bridges the gap between autonomous vehicles and crucial capabilities<br> - Blokable: Ship homes that are modular, stackable, and smart<br> - Tueo Health: Transforms the way we care for asthma<br> - Interviewed: Combines structured job assessments and employee testing to identify the strongest job candidates accurately and easily<br> - PowerScout: AI Enabled Marketplace for Smart Home Improvement<br> - Underground Cellar: Online wine deals w/o bastardizing brands