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Kickoff Worksheet

Are you ready to pitch on a bigger stage?

HiiiWAVApril 11, 2026
HJK Arts, Oakland

Am I a Good Fit? — Quick Self-Assessment

Check each box that applies. The more you check, the stronger your application will be.

Domain & Impact

I have deep knowledge of my startup's field — or I'm a member of my target audienceMy idea benefits society (arts, culture, entertainment, social justice, sustainability, etc.)I can describe my target market and it's large (TAM over $500M)I have evidence of traction: early users, waitlist signups, revenue, or customer research

Stage Readiness

I'm confident presenting my ideas on stage in front of a live audienceI can commit to 3 mentorship workshops, rehearsals at the venue, and pitching at the live eventI have (or can create) a 60–90 second video introducing myself and my venture

Team & Startup

I can clearly explain the problem I'm solving in one sentenceI have a solution — even if it's early-stage or a prototypeI know who my customer is and why they'd pay for thisI have a co-founder or team — or a clear plan to build solo

Why This Program

I want real mentorship and feedback, not just prize moneyI'm based in the Bay Area or can be in Oakland for the programI want massive visibility — pitching in front of 1,000+ people

How'd you do?

10–14 checks: You're a strong fit — apply now!6–9 checks: Solid foundation — workshops will sharpen you.0–5 checks: Keep building — come to events to learn.

Your Name(s)

Location (City, State)

Value in 30 Seconds

Distill your startup into 6 lines. This is your pitch DNA.

✂️ Cut here and keep this card

ExampleElectroSpit— Bosko & Maya Kante, Oakland CA

Who it's for:Music lovers, bedroom producers, and performing artists who want to transform their voice in real time

The problem:The talkbox — one of music's most iconic instruments — has been stuck in the 1970s. It's bulky, hard to learn, and impossible to use mobile.

What we do:We built the ESX-1, the world's first mobile talkbox — a handheld voice-changing instrument that lets anyone sound like a robot, a choir, or a legend.

The win / result:2,000+ units sold. Used by David Guetta, Stevie Wonder, and featured in Grammy-winning sessions. Named 'Best New Instrument' at NAMM.

Why us (proof):Bosko is a Grammy-winning talkbox artist AND a mechanical engineer — he's both the customer and the inventor. Maya leads brand and customer experience.

The ask:$500K to scale manufacturing, launch the ESX-2 with AI voice modeling, and expand into the creator-economy market.

Your Turn — Fill This Out

Who it's for:Who is your target customer? Be specific.

The problem:What problem are you solving and why now?

What we do:Your solution in 1–2 sentences.

The win / result:Traction, results, proof it works.

Why us (proof):Why are you the team to build this?

The ask:What do you want? (Capital, mentorship, customers, etc.)

🎤 Your Startup is a Song

Turn your startup into a track. We'll use these to generate real songs with AI — so get specific about the sound!

Example ElectroSpit

Track title: "Talk Through It (feat. The Crowd) — a song about finding your voice when nobody thought you had one"

Genre / vibe: G-funk meets futuristic electro-soul, talk box heavy

Mood / energy: Confident, celebratory, late-night festival energy

What the song is about: Anyone can sound legendary — your voice is the instrument, we just unlocked it

Key lyric line: "They said robots can't sing, so we taught 'em how to talk"

Your Turn

Track title:"_____ (feat. _____) — a song about _____"

Genre / vibe:e.g. neo-soul, trap, indie pop, Afrobeats, lo-fi hip hop...

Mood / energy:e.g. hype, chill, anthemic, emotional, defiant...

What the song is about:Your startup’s mission as a story in one line

Key lyric line:One bar or hook that captures your startup’s essence

Apply at allpeoplepower.com — Applications close March 14, 2026

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