From Startup Curious to Unicorn | Sip & Scale × Build Club × Antler

Panel and pitch night where startup curious folks meet founders actually building, real talk about making the jump from idea to doing it.

You'll hear from founders who've actually made the leap, then watch a handful pitch what they're working on right now. The panel covers the practical stuff people wonder about: how to validate an idea before quitting your job, what early investors actually look for, common mistakes first-time founders make. After that, it's an open floor to talk directly with the panelists and pitchers. Most people here are either testing whether startup life is for them or already committed but unsure what their first move should be. This sits somewhere between a proper pitch event and a mentorship session, so expect real answers rather than polished storytelling.