Jamal Maxey

Pitch Lounge

Provides exposure, support, and referrals for capital-raising founders - connecting them to investors, advisors, and customers via networking, pitch, and Expo events*. Want to join us? 

www.pitchlounge.net

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Encouraging startups to attend Expos is something we are increasingly committed to: 

www.pitchlounge.net/expo

Current expo recommendation:

Startup Zone & Green Shoots Pitch Competition - Gulfood Green, Dubai (24-26 September 2024).

www.pitchlounge.net/green-shoots

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Subscribe/join our mailing list, events/groups, panelist pool, community service marketplace, ambassador group, partner map, and/or apply to pitch via the links below...

*100+ and counting since 2020!

Mailing list: www.pitchlounge.net

Observe an event: www.pitchlounge.net/pitchevents

Panelist interest: www.pitchlounge.net/panelists

Apply to pitch: www.pitchlounge.net/startups

Learn about our Expo involvements:

www.pitchlounge.net/expo

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Questions? Email info@pitchlounge.net

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(Most Active) Community Groups:

🌟 Linkedin Group 1:
“Food & Beverage Pitch Events”
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12503914/

🌟 Linkedin Group 2:
“MENATI Food & Beverage - powered by Marketing Strategiser & Pitch Lounge”
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12910098/

🌟 Linkedin Group 3:
“Female Founder - Pitch Lounge:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12425285/

🌟 Facebook Group:
“Foodpreneurs Collective”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011595082701141

🌟 Eventbrite Collection:
"Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge"
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/food-beverage-pitch-lounge-3269019

Co-Founder (Head of Events & Community)

Forward Fooding

AgriFoodTech startup nomination partner for the "FoodTech 500", a Forward Fooding initiative.

I nominate 10+ deserving AgriFoodTech startups every year from the pitch/expo, coaching/consulting and community building work I do in the AgriFoodTech sector.

FoodTech 500 has reached a global audience in 180+ countries, generated 2.5M+ social media impressions, and boasts a monthly readership base of 350M+ with 45+ media partners involved, and we have taken the list all over the world, through our 'Unveiling FoodTech 500' events gathering more than 2,000+ participants over the last few years.

For more information about the initiative (and see the award-winnners from previous years):

https://forwardfooding.com/foodtech500

See the list of ambassadors here:

https://forwardfooding.com/foodtech500/ambassadors

Shortlisting results and FoodTech500 2024 Edition announced soon!

Ambassador

TheFoodCons

Global FoodTech Shaper (Top 100)

Investors for Climate

Ambassador Berlin Chapter

FoodHack

Summit/Hybrid Events Volunteer

Croissant

Do you need a coworking space in Berlin or globally? Want to get 'by-the-minute' access to 700+ spaces in Berlin and 100+ cities?

Get 15 pounds discount* off Croissant membership (and access our locations for as little as 14 pounds at the end of the checkout process if opting for the 29 pounds Explorer Pass!) using my discounted referral link:

https://www.getcroissant.com/a/jamal94

*discount level and membership prices vary depending on your signup city

Or are you working for one that would benefit from the Croissant* platform and attract a whole new group of coworkers? 

E-mail me for more information on our individual memberships and partnership plans: jamal@getcroissant.com

*https://www.getcroissant.com/discover/berlin

For prospective partner coworking spaces, you can also visit https://www.getcroissant.com/partners for more information, and complete the enquiry form (mentioning my name to expedite the process).

I also manage our Croissant Ambassador teams in Berlin, London, Paris, Budapest, Bucharest, Istanbul, and Singapore - if based in either of these cities and interested in ambassador positions with us, please review the following description and submit your application:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rIAX-lVIX99-0fjJFYH-IbNlT94ncFKdhe16P5k2BKs

Berlin City Ambassador

FirstFriday coop-networking

https://amarte.mx/

-Provide co-hosting support to the monthly First Friday events with onboarding new members and strategy development (currently online)

-Ran an associated monthly startup workshop series "Second Saturdays"

-Supporting the website development team in designing, content writing/edting and testing the new Amarte network website

NOTE:  Please register on our website to test the first version of our web app for entrepreneurs

app.amarte.mx

Partnerships | Marketing | Events Production Manager (Startups)

WomenTech Network

⚡️ Join the #100,000 challenge ⚡️ Unite 100,000 women and minorities in tech online to discuss things that matter!

https://www.womentech.net/about/womentech-membership?join=Mzk1NjQ=

#womenintech #coronavirus #wellbeing #mentalhealth #remotework #techtalks #ai #blockchain #techforgood #womeninstem #womentech #futureofwork #entrepreneurship #innovation #minorities #internationalwomensday

Global Ambassador

On a mission to unite 100.000+ women in tech to discuss things that matter!  

Join the WomenTech Global Conference 2021!

As a member of the WomenTech Network, I get to promote diversity & inclusion within the tech industry and showcase inspirational  female role models to the younger generation.

WomenTech Ambassador

Techstars

Startup mentor on the Techstars Founders Catalyst Program in Jeddah and Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia involving startups on the Jeddah and Al Ahsa programs.

My active startup mentee(s):

Rohit Tiru & Shruthi Nadiminti (Folkit Platforms)

Nabil Slimani (SPINET NFC)

Startup Mentor

Founder Institute

Supported the Silicon Valley Chapter (Fall Program 2023).

Participated as a speaker/pitch table moderator on the following events:

October - [FI Webinar] Pitch Practice

November - [FI Webinar] Pitch Practice

Mentor

Charm e-LION | Pitch Event Producer | Marketing Professional | Intern Management | F&B Community Builder - connecting startups to mentors and investors - promoted 500+ startups at pitch events.

🌍 (Fractional) CFO ♦ Helping Raise Seed to Series C funding ♦ Value Creation ♦ SaaS, ClimateTech & DeepTech Advisor

Currently living in Berlin, Germany | Wearing multiple community, voluntary and co-op association hats* | Seeking a new marketing role in the startups and tech sector | Enjoying current Digital Marketing Immersion programme with CareerFoundry.

*https://linktr.ee/jamal.maxey

Promoting intercultural understanding & cross-country startup ecosystems - because this really excites me and I thrive from being surrounded by other innovative and community-orientated people.

Head of Events & Community at Pitch Lounge - www.pitchlounge.net

Experienced in event production, project management, and marketing that connects early-stage #FoodTech #ClimateTech | #AI | #FemaleFounders | #EdTech | #Marine | #AgTech | #DACH | #Indian founders to strategic advsisors, B2B partners, and investors via events, consulting and referrals.

Berlin City Ambassador for Croissant - the hotdesking app platform allows freelancers to co-work all around the world on their membership (want an ambassador role for free coworking or run a coworking space and want to attract new users, message me!)

Do you need a coworking space in Berlin or globally? Want to get a discount off 'by-the-minute' access to 700+ spaces in Berlin and 100+ cities?

Use my discounted referral link - we both then get free office space (and coffee):

https://www.getcroissant.com/a/jamal94

Edu. sector specialist who matches #EdTech founders to consultants/investors, while innovating with Cyber Schooling, and developing Indo-German and UK-India cultural, trade, and investment relations. 

Most recent project management & marketing freelance work:  

SmarteG De and Minerva University as a Partnerships Manager (Student Life).

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Open to marketing work offers in the startup & tech sector - comfortable with responsibility, taking initiative, managing campaigns, and leading teams. 

Promoted edu. projects & startup events in Germany & globally:
-Youth, NGO, philanthropy projects in developing countries with Philanthropy University/Stars Foundation, Enactus, Youth Production Network etc
-UK National Citizen Scheme (NCS) Programme
-Conferences & hackathons in Germany, globally, and online (incl. the Lean Startup Summit with ESMT & Startup Colours in 2018, the Blockchain Hackathon with Outlier Ventures in 2019, Gamesweek Berlin across multiple years, and the online WomenTech Network Global Conference in 2021 (united 1M women & minorities in tech), GameX 2021, Foodhack Summit 2022, Hack Summit 2023, Free From Amsterdam 2023, IFE 2024, Saudi Food Summit 2024, and Gulfood Green 2024.

For info:

www.pitchlounge.net/expo

LION.

Founder & Head of Events

Want to learn and connect with our returning Pitch Lounge panelist Giovanna M. (Verba)?

We thank Giovanna for her time and support of our pitching startup founders at our recent in-person, expo-floor edition of:

Startup Pitch Lounge – Free From & Fine Food Dubai 2025
 📅 Wednesday, 19th November 2025
 🕑 2:30–3:30 PM GST (UTC+4)
 📍 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

Organised by Foodpreneurs Collective, in collaboration with Pitch Lounge, Free From Food Exhibitions, and Organic & Natural Products Expo Dubai.

About Giovanna
Giovanna Melfi (Europe/Asia/Middle East):
Founder (Verba) | Angel Investor | Limited Partner | Global Business Leader

☑️ A European entrepreneurial executive with 30+ years of international leadership across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — specialising in strategy, technology, and sustainable business growth. Giovanna leads VERBA, a boutique consultancy bridging founders and investors in deep tech, sustainability, and innovation-driven industries.

☑️ Combines active angel investing and board advisory work with expertise in digital transformation, capital efficiency, and scalable growth for startups and emerging funds.

☑️ Former senior leader at Marc Jacobs, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, and Burberry, bringing world-class luxury, retail, and operational excellence to the founders she mentors.

☑️ A multilingual global citizen recognised as a “Woman to Watch” by the 30% Club Hong Kong, championing women leaders and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

☑️ Currently based in Abu Dhabi, Giovanna supports founders building companies where profit meets purpose, especially across sustainability, technology, and innovation ecosystems.

We deeply appreciate the time, energy, and founder-focused guidance Giovanna brought to this Pitch Lounge edition.
Your contribution made this session truly impactful for every startup, mentor, and ecosystem partner in the room. 🙌✨
Thank you for standing with us and supporting the community.

🚀 Missed this edition?
 More Pitch Lounge sessions are coming soon!
👉 Check the link in the comments to explore upcoming opportunities to pitch, attend, exhibit, or sponsor with us.

👥 Promotion Team:
Pavan Tarak Siddanathi, Varun Nigam, Dhanunjay Aragonda, Arjumand Fatima

#pitchlounge #foodpreneurscollective #foodstartups #pitch #investor #deeptech #sustainability #fmcg #cpg #freefrom #finefood #dubai #uae #innovation #startupcommunity #DWTC #foodinnovation #womenleaders #angelinvestor

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