All are welcome to audition for the Meet the Drapers pitch competition and attend a special regional event at Lassonde Studios on the University of Utah campus on March 20, 2-4 p.m. The winner will advance to a national competition for a chance to win a $1 million investment.
The application deadline to audition is Feb. 25. Apply to audition here and register as a spectator here.
Meet the Drapers is a global, unscripted startup competition series where visionary founders pitch their companies directly to legendary Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper. The show blends real investment decisions, authentic founder stories, and high-stakes competition, offering audiences a rare inside look at what top venture capitalists actually look for when backing the next generation of transformative companies.
With the Draper America Tour, Meet the Drapers goes city by city across the United States to uncover the country’s most ambitious entrepreneurs — culminating in a grand finale where $1 million in investment is awarded to the winning startup.
The Draper America Tour is a nationwide startup search led by Tim Draper and the Draper ecosystem. The tour travels across major U.S. innovation hubs, spotlighting local founders while creating a nationally broadcast competition.
Each city stop produces a full episode of Meet the Drapers, featuring: live startup pitches, guest judges and industry leaders, a city winner advancing to the next round.
The entire journey is documented and distributed globally via DraperTV, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
Tim Draper is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capitalists and the founder of Draper Associates, Draper University, and The Draper Venture Network. He is known for early investments in companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Skype, and Coinbase, and is a long-time advocate for Bitcoin, decentralization, and global entrepreneurship. Through Meet the Drapers and Draper University, Tim mentors founders worldwide and continues to shape the future of innovation and venture capital.
Learn more about Meet the Drapers at meetthedrapers.com.
