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Todays show:

Jason and Presh kick off the Founder University pitch competition (00:00), then we hear from Peter on Props AI (10:17), Alan on 2ndHandGeek (21:15), and Alex on Zweelie (37:18). Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment (), and details how to apply!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Jason kicks off the show!

(1:16) Jason brings on Presh to introduce today's pitches!

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(10:17) Peter Kirkham pitches Props AI

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(21:15) Alan Blakeborough Pitches 2ndHandGeek

(36:16) Mercury - Join 100K+ startups banking with Mercury at http://www.mercury.com⁠

(37:18) Alex Hanna pitches Zweelie

(41:44) Jason picks the startup he will invest in!

(43:26) Advice for founders and Q&A;

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