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PitchBoulder is a pitch mentoring platform offering local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, investors and peers. Presenters deliver a 6-8 minute pitch deck presentation designed for investors, channel partners, co-founders, employees, etc. They then engage in 40 minutes of constructive feedback and questioning that we call crowd mentoring followed by 30 minutes of networking.
Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses and connect with a peer community that cares about their progress. Participants walk away having advanced their business and the audience walks away with the satisfaction of providing expert crowd-vetted coaching.
Whether presenter, mentor or passive audience member, there is much to learn every week from this dynamic and diverse community. PitchBoulder takes place at 9:00 am every Wednesday.
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Presenting: Leyden Space - Propellantless Electromagnetic Propulsion
Galvanize Boulder, 1023 Walnut St., Boulder, CO, USLeyden Space (http://leydenspace.org) – Founder Ashle Jantzen presenting, is developing next-generation satellite propulsion systems that enable longer missions and safer spacecraft operation.
Leyden Space is building propellant-less satellite propulsion that enables real-time attitude adjustment for collision avoidance and long-term mission extension. This technology uses plasma propulsion principles to offer continuous, frictionless movement in space, reducing the risk of orbital debris and increasing operational lifespan. Unlike traditional propulsion methods, our system is scalable, lightweight, and eliminates dependency on onboard fuel reserves, making it ideal for commercial and government space missions focused on long-term orbital presence and safety.
Our target market is commercial satellite operators and space agencies in the US who need cost-effective, long-duration orbital control solutions & are willing to pay for increased mission life and safety assurance.
Our competition is traditional chemical thrusters, cold gas propulsion, and electrospray thrusters. Our competitive advantage is propellant-less, fuel-free maneuvering that reduces launch mass, extends operational lifespan, and enhances collision avoidance.
The total market size in 2024 for satellite propulsion systems is estimated at $8.4B, with a projected annual revenue opportunity of $1.2B for long-duration orbital control technologies.
Top 3 challenges:
- Proving minimum viable product viability within 6 years
- Raising funding for R&D and early pilots
- Building stronger connections within the aerospace investment ecosystem
Our Pitch Boulder ask: We're looking for feedback on our business model, investment pitch, and GTM clarity. What red flags would stop an early-stage investor? Are there better ways to communicate this vision to angels and strategic aerospace partners?
14 attendees
Presenting: Motor Carbon - Fueling Industry Without the Toxins
Galvanize Boulder, 1023 Walnut St., Boulder, CO, USMotor Carbon (https://motorcarbon.com/) - Executive Marshall Lee presenting, is a sustainable carbon materials company transforming petroleum waste into high-performance industrial carbon.
Industries like aluminum, steel, and batteries rely on toxic, imported coal tar pitch. Our solution: PetPitch™, a domestically produced alternative made from petroleum byproducts that delivers equal or better performance at lower cost. PetPitch eliminates carcinogenic exposure and foreign dependence while improving material efficiency for critical industries.
Our target market is industrial manufacturers in the US who need a safe, consistent, and affordable binding agent for aluminum smelting, steel recycling, and battery production & are willing to pay for performance-proven, American-made materials.
Our competition is Rain Carbon, Rütgers Group, and Koppers Inc. Our competitive advantage is a clean, domestic feedstock that replaces carcinogenic coal tar pitch with a lower-cost, higher-performance alternative sourced from U.S. petroleum waste.
The total market size in 2025 is approximately $2.3B and the total market revenue in 2025 is $2.3B.
Top 3 challenges:
- Reaching the right investors for scale-up
- Finding experienced advisors in the petroleum and carbon sectors
- Building contacts in the U.S. aluminum and steel industries
Our Pitch Boulder ask: Guidance on refining our investor ask and pitch messaging for scaling PetPitch™ to commercial manufacturing.
7 attendees
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