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PitchFest 2026 — Episode 3 | Virtual Pitching & Mentorship

May 8, 2026 44:08

In Episode 3 of PitchFest 2026, twp early-stage founders pitched their startups live before a panel of industry experts — walking away with real scores, honest feedback, and the kind of clarity that only comes from being in the room.

*Startups:*
Study Sarmaya — Bridging the study abroad financing gap for Pakistani students

GridMind — Solving the scheduling chaos that slows down universities across Pakistan

*Mentor Panel:*
Giovanna Remondini — Executive Coach & Management Consultant, Strategy Beyond Borders
Yumna Hasany — Public Policy Expert & Head of Programme Development, CWSA

PitchFest is Startupdotpk’s virtual pitching and mentorship platform for idea-stage and early-stage founders — because every great company starts with someone brave enough to pitch.

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