Startup World Cup, one of the largest startup pitch competitions in the world hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is thrilled to announce that Lori Greiner, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Prolific Inventor, Distinguished Entrepreneur & Brand Builder Extraordinaire, will speak at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale, taking place on October 17, 2025, in San Francisco, California.

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Lori Greiner, often referred to as the “Queen of QVC,” and one of the most beloved investors on Shark Tank, is a celebrated inventor and entrepreneur known for her sharp business acumen and uncanny ability to identify and launch emerging brands. Several of her Shark Tank investments rank among the most successful in the show’s history – 10 of the top 20. Lori started with one idea, a jewelry organizer, which grew into a powerhouse portfolio of over 1,000 products, 120 US & international patents and a 90% success rate on new items launched, making her one of the most prolific inventors of retail and consumer products. In addition to Lori’s business ventures, Greiner is an author, producer, and humanitarian focused on empowering women and supporting social impact initiatives.

The Startup World Cup aims to showcase the world’s top tech startups and connect them to the global innovation ecosystem. Founders from more than 60 countries compete in more than 100 regional events judged by a panel of seasoned investors. Selected finalists will converge in San Francisco for the Grand Finale, where the top startup will win a $1 million investment prize.

Confirmed speakers at this year’s Grand Finale include industry leaders such as Yossi Matias (Head of Research, Google), Mark Papermaster (CTO, AMD), Court Lorenzini (Founding CEO, DocuSign), Michelle Zatlyn (Co-Founder & President, Cloudflare), Ben Kus (CTO, Box), Camilla Matias (COO, Brex), and many more. Tickets are selling fast for the event!

About Startup World Cup

Startup World Cup is the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. With 100+ regional pitch competitions in 60+ countries, Startup World Cup provides a global platform for startups to showcase their innovations and secure funding. Startups can apply to pitch at our upcoming regional events and have a unique opportunity to bring their ideas to Silicon Valley.

The winner of each regional pitch competition will earn an invitation to the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale on October 17th, 2025 in San Francisco, California. At the Grand Finale, the Regional Startup Winners will compete for a $1 MILLION investment prize and gain access to an unparalleled network of global investors, mentors, and industry partners.

About Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with $2 billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to offering institutional investors a top-tier venture capital investment approach, Pegasus also offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for large, global corporations that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. For more information about Pegasus, please check out: pegasustechventures.com.

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ABC's Shark Tank Lori Greiner Speaking at Startup World Cup Grand Finale on October 17th in San Francisco