The first of two monthly investment opportunities, you will hear from an exciting early-stage company with a connection to Ohio State. OSEIN’s virtual pitch sessions are designed to provide a structured, educational, and actionable environment for individual investors to learn about and engage with early-stage companies connected to The Ohio State University. These sessions reflect best practices from leading angel networks while prioritizing clarity, efficiency, and relationship-building. Deal Memos and diligence materials are made available prior to the meeting.
Format and Flow
Frequency: Monthly or bi-monthly, depending on deal flow
Length: 60 minutes
Structure:
15–20 Minutes: Company Presentation
The founder presents a detailed overview of their business and pitch deck.15–20 Minutes: Live Q&A with OSEIN Investors
OSEIN members have the opportunity to ask questions directly, often covering business strategy, financials, risks, and founder motivations. This interactive format allows investors to assess the founder's thinking and responsiveness in real time.20 Minutes: Investor-Only Discussion
After the company signs off, OSEIN facilitates a confidential investor-only conversation. This segment is designed to:Share initial impressions and reactions
Collect follow-up questions for the founder
Build early interest and investor confidence in the deal
Why We Do It This Way
Efficient use of time for both founders and investors—focused, high-signal exposure to quality startups.
Educational value for newer angel investors or those looking to build confidence in early-stage investing.
Founder-friendly: Companies receive exposure to a group of aligned investors with domain expertise and Buckeye ties.
Relationship-building: Pitch sessions are a gateway to deeper engagement—investors often go on to mentor, advise, or open doors for the companies they meet.