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Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 6/10 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Jun 10
Jun 10, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 6/10 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Jun 10, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Jun 10, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 6/17 HYBRID
Jun 17
Jun 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 6/17 HYBRID
Jun 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jun 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 7/1 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Jul 1
Jul 1, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 7/1 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Jul 1, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Jul 1, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 7/15 HYBRID
Jul 15
Jul 15, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 7/15 HYBRID
Jul 15, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jul 15, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 8/5 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Aug 5
Aug 5, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 8/5 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Aug 5, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Aug 5, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 8/19 HYBRID
Aug 19
Aug 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 8/19 HYBRID
Aug 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Aug 19, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 9/2 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Sep 2
Sep 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 9/2 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Sep 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Sep 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 9/16 HYBRID
Sep 16
Sep 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 9/16 HYBRID
Sep 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sep 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 10/7 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Oct 7
Oct 7, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 10/7 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Oct 7, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Oct 7, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 11/4 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Nov 4
Nov 4, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 11/4 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Nov 4, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Nov 4, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 11/18 HYBRID
Nov 18
Nov 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 11/18 HYBRID
Nov 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Nov 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE - 2025 High Flyer Awards Luncheon
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM11:00 – 13:0011:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE - 2025 High Flyer Awards Luncheon
Nov 21, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM11:00 – 13:0011:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov 21, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM11:00 – 13:0011:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 12/2, 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Dec 2
Dec 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight – 12/2, 8:30-9:30AM (HYBRID)
Dec 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight Venture Center ecosystem. We will be inviting an audience to observe pitches from up to two companies. The audience will include our Navigators, angel investors, nondilutive funding groups, customers and other relevant reviewers to ensure the companies get meaningful, impactful feedback so your pitches continue to get better

Dec 2, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM08:30 – 09:308:30 AM – 9:30 AM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 12/16 HYBRID
Dec 16
Dec 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Flight "Itineraries" Tuesday 12/16 HYBRID
Dec 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Dec 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

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