Vista

The Boeing Global Accelerators & Innovation team will reflect on 4 years spent working with startups to shape the future of aerospace, as well as discussing shifting attitudes and approaches to the role of corporate innovation. Join us to be the first to hear an announcement on the exciting new direction that the programme is taking and the opportunities this creates for partners and participants!
 

Discover the different startup airline models. What edge to they have over existing airlines? What innovations are in-store for passengers to experience? How will these upcoming airlines ensure profitability and success? Get answers to these questions and more.

Understand what investors prioritize. Dive deep into creating compelling hooks, articulating problems and   solutions, assessing market opportunities, and spotlighting your team's strengths. Narrate your startup's story in an impactful manner. Explore effective slide design and the art of creating a visually memorable pitch.
 

This session will bring together visionary experts who specialize in space technology and its transformative impact on various earthly industries. Drawing from the perspective of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry executives, the session will explore the future of space tech applications in the Aerospace and Defense industry, with a particular focus on how these innovations can be harnessed for on earth use.

Six seed aerospace and space-related startups will be pitching their innovative tech to compete for a spot in Starburst late stage accelerator program. Startup will be given 5 min presentation followed by a 5min Q&A round with the
audience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with esteemed guests, hear startup pitches from Starburst curated deal flow pipeline, and meet Starburst global team.
 

Discussing regional and international investment trends in the space industry. What funding options are available for space startups? What are investors looking for in upcoming startups. What opportunities lie ahead for space startups? Our panel of space industry investors will answer all your questions.
 

Join Veena Rao, Head of Portfolio Management, AerospaceXelerated;Senior Investment Associate, Boeing, for a workshop aimed at startups looking to approach a Proof-of-Concept opportunity with a corporate customer. The workshop will cover best practices on navigating a PoC from idea through to completion.
 

This mentorship clinic offers a unique opportunity for startups to receive expert feedback on their pitch decks, equipping them with the skills to craft a compelling narrative and persuasive ask that captivates the interest of potential investors, partners, and clients on stage. Don't miss this chance to refine your pitch and take your startup to new heights of success.

Delving into the complex world of fundraising within the industry, featuring diverse perspectives from key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Our panelists, will share their perspectives and insights on how they can collaborate to drive innovation and facilitate successful fundraising.​

This panel delves into the dynamic world of corporate innovation and the vital role of innovative individuals within established organizations. Throughout the discussion, experienced entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs will share their collaboration stories, challenges, and strategies for building collaborations, driving change, and navigating corporate landscapes to bring ground-breaking startup ideas to fruition through partnerships. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how startups, intrapreneurs and investors can work together to challenge the status quo, initiate positive disruptions, and champion transformative innovations. Moreover, we will discuss how startups can identify these champions and why cross-sector collaborations are key to driving innovation from within organizations.
 

Winners from the Live Pitch Competitions and 3 wild cards from the exhibiting startups will compete in the Vista Innovation Cup, with one startup taking home the cash prize of $10,000 and the title for the most Innovative startup at Vista 2023.

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