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Merry Christmas Entre Fam 🎅🎄
We’re rolling into the week with a packed lineup and a quick heads up — our Investor Office Hours are moving to 7pm EST. Plus, we’ve got tons fresh discounts, and resources to keep you ahead in 2026 🙌
We’re also sharing a ton of new upcoming pitch competitions in 2026, along with even more networking opportunities to help you sharpen your pitch, get in front of investors, and unlock new funding paths 🚀
And finally, we’re officially releasing our 2026 events schedule, with early access to some of our biggest events of the year. Plenty more events, dinners, and workshops on the way as we gear up for a massive year ahead 👀
Entre’s 2026 Events Schedule 🗓️
We’re dropping our official 2026 events schedule 🙌
Check out all the upcoming events we have planned, sign up early, and stay tuned as we ramp up for a big year ahead 👇
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Over the next year, Roku predicts that 100% of the streaming audience will see ads. For growth marketers in 2026, CTV will remain an important “safe space” as AI creates widespread disruption in the search and social channels. Plus, easier access to self-serve CTV ad buying tools and targeting options will lead to a surge in locally-targeted streaming campaigns.
Read our guide to find out why growth marketers should make sure CTV is part of their 2026 media mix.
Upcoming Events 📆
Prepare to expand your network and knowledge – RSVP now for some great upcoming events and workshops below!
Investor Office Hours | 12/22 at 7pm EST:
Pitch to angel investors, pitch to active investors, get feedback, and ask anything about fundraising, strategy, or building your startup. A quick, high-value session to learn from those writing checks.
Pitch Practice at ATL Tech Village | 1/2 in Atlanta, GA:
Free, no-BS weekly (1pm) pitch sessions — practice your 30-sec to 5-min investor pitch, get sharp peer feedback, and casually network with local founders in a supportive, low-pressure spot.
Startup World Cup Las Vegas Regional | 1/7 in Las Vegas, NV:
The ultimate high-stakes pitch showdown — hundreds of top VCs, corporates, and global startups compete for a direct shot at the $1M Grand Finale, with prime evening networking and deal-making vibes.
VIP Founder & Investor Mansion Dinner | 1/14 at 6:30pm PST:
Join us for an exclusive private dinner at the WeFunder Mansion during JP Morgan Healthcare Conference!
Startup Pitch & Networking Brooklyn | 2/4 in Brooklyn, NY:
Dynamic evening pitches at Keybar (6–9pm) — present to investors/experts, get live feedback, and mingle in a relaxed social setting for warm intros and Brooklyn founder energy.
Pitches and Pints Happy Hour Showcase | 2/27 in NYC:
Chilled happy hour (5–7pm at The Yard) with 5 emerging startups dropping 5-min pitches + founder Q&A — perfect for beers, constructive feedback, and real NYC ecosystem connections.
5 Across Pitch Competition | 2/25 in Lexington, KY:
Fast-paced local showdown (5pm at The Mane on Main) — 5 startups battle for up to $5,500 cash, with community networking and Midwest entrepreneurship celebration.
You can search and sign up for other amazing virtual and in-person events happening in our network here!
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Learn how to prioritize product and pipeline changes like a real operator, using the exact Google spreadsheet Makenzie and her team use at EVA—plus a live walkthrough of how she evaluates and ranks upcoming decisions in real time.
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S3 Ventures Announces $250M Fund 💰
Texas-based S3 Ventures marks its 20th anniversary with the announcement of $250 million Fund VIII, backed by a single philanthropic limited partner and pushing assets under management to over $1 billion.
The firm will continue leading Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds in business software and healthcare technology, with initial checks of $500K–$15M (and reserves over $25M per company). 2025 has been S3's most active year yet with 13 investments—and they're only expected to get more active with this new fund as they roll into 2026 🚀
Connect with their team below 👇
Join The Capital for weekly drops of actionable fundraising intel like this—including open accelerators, equity-free grants, hot raises, new funds, and more!
Stay ahead, every week. 👇
Tech Job Listings 💼
Search and filter through all our jobs and gigs here!
Below are some of the latest job openings in tech:
Senior Software Engineer [Apply here]
Founding Engineer - Security Insights [Apply here]
Full-Stack Engineer [Apply here]
Executive Assistant [Apply here]
Sr. Detection Operations Engineer [Apply here]
Renewals Account Executive [Apply here]
Customer Success Manager II [Apply here]
Boost your career prospects with our Resume & LinkedIn Review!
Have a fantastic week! Let’s keep building, learning, growing, and we’ll catch you all in the next one 🤝
- Michael Marra, CEO of Entre
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