THE BEST STARTUP JOURNEY!
Delivered in 60 Seconds
Imagine an environment where the world’s most promising founders and investors are distilled into
one minute of pure clarity.
No long decks.
No endless meetings.
No polite nods and follow-ups that go nowhere.Just a raw opportunity — delivered in the time it takes to ride an iconic elevator, plane, skydiving, racetrack or cable car!
Think Dragon’s Den meets The Apprentice, reimagined for a faster, sharper, more experiential world.
Welcome to
THE PALOOZA
A live, filmed, high-stakes elevator pitch experience where ideas rise — or fall — in real time.
One lift.
One minute.
One decision.
THE ELEVATOR PITCH EXPERIENCE
Sixty Seconds That Can Change Everything
The Palooza transforms a simple lift ride into the most intense pitch of your life.
Each participant steps into a fully branded elevator, reserved exclusively for the event. Inside, the Palooza panel is waiting.
The doors close.
The clock starts.
You have 60 seconds.Your pitch is filmed and streamed live to the waiting audience.
As the lift ascends to Level 60, the panel makes its decision.
This is where paths diverge.
A format designed for attention, speed, and impact
The Palooza was originally created for investors seeking a faster, more effective way to discover innovation — and for entrepreneurs who needed a stage that rewarded clarity over complexity.
At its core, The Palooza is a short-form pitch format that ends not in applause, but in tangible outcomes:
- Capital
- Support
- Partnerships
- Momentum
What started as an investor-first innovation platform is now being adopted across industries — from startups and corporates to culture, entertainment, and live sales environments.
This is not an event.
This is a format..
EXIT GREEN | EXIT RED
The Return Lift Twist
At the top, the outcome is revealed — live.
EXIT GREEN
You move forward.
Into the auditorium.
To continue your pitch, conversation, or negotiation.EXIT RED
You return to the lobby.
But this is not the end.
The return lift is fully A/V-rigged, with live, interactive cameras.
The audience — both in-venue and remote — can vote to save your pitch.Every decision is shared.
Every moment counts.
The audience becomes part of the story.
Where Momentum Is Made
Once all pitches are complete, participants reconvene in the auditorium for a high-energy highlight reel of the day.
From here, the experience flows seamlessly into:
- Curated lunches
- Private dinners
- Investor meetings
- Brand-led hospitality
The Palooza doesn’t end with the pitch.
It transitions into relationships, deals, and next steps.TYPES OF PALOOZA : ONE FORMAT. INFINITE APPLICATIONS
The Palooza is a single, highly adaptable format — shaped by the purpose and ambition of its audience.
Scale & Growth
For businesses ready to accelerate.
Meet investors who understand traction, expansion, and smart scaling.Entertainment & Culture
A show-stopping creative stage.
In partnership with entertainment brands, The Palooza becomes a global platform for films, creators, and inventors — where imagination meets opportunity.Formats are limited only by imagination.
Corporate Innovation & Training
A high-energy programme for leading organisations.
Teams pitch bold internal ideas that unlock better products, smarter processes, and real innovation.
Confidence & Skills
A people-powered experience focused on storytelling, presence, and leadership — whether pitching, presenting, or leading from the front.
Clarity & Impact
A platform with purpose. Participants pitch to raise funds, spark awareness, and drive action for causes that matter.
Sales & Live Prospects
A real-world sales format.
Pitch live prospects in fast, focused sessions that sharpen messaging and convert conversations into closed business.THE PEOPLE & THE OPPORTUNITY
The Team Behind The Palooza
Mike Rebello
Founder of The Palooza Elevator Pitch and a seasoned strategist with roots at IMG. Mike specialises in brand development, market positioning, and opportunity-led strategy, helping high-profile individuals and businesses build sustainable success beyond the spotlight.
www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rebello-bb7347106/
📧 mike@epirrion.com
📞 +44 (0) 7769 975964
Andrew Wilson
Media & Experience A multimedia producer with nearly 30 years’ experience across television, radio, film, and live events. A Master’s graduate in Producing Film & Television and Fellow of the Entertainment Agents’ Association, Andrew brings world-class entertainment expertise to The Palooza’s media and live experience strategy.
Shelley Hirst
Co-founder of The Amigos Network, specialising in B2B technology growth through performance-backed, service-led subscription models.
Using their performance-backed, service-led subscription approach, they build market share for some of the foremost brands, as well as newly funded start-ups.
www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyhirst/
David Ramm
Advisor on private equity, venture capital, and M&A, with over 20 years’ experience supporting IP-rich and technology-led businesses across life sciences, fintech...
www.linkedin.com/in/david-ramm-5911876/
Zoe West
Fintech entrepreneur and capital strategist with over a decade of experience supporting ventures across Europe, the US, and MENA. Venture Partner at Investor House and NEXUS, and Co-Founder of Picnic Bank and Fundsurfer.
www.linkedin.com/in/thefuturecrowd/
