{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62dfcddf4f4d8b00124d226a/63bc51a26d9fce00118cee76?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Getting into the minds of start-up judges (TechNation Rising Stars)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62dfcddf4f4d8b00124d226a/1673362488008-ab97ee6d049c85e3fc53f4f25d12125a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>16 founders pitched their innovative technology, products and solutions to a panel of Judges at the Tech Nation Rising Stars 5.0 event this week. In this episode we talk to the judges about why every interaction of a start-up is important, the responsibility of a judge to help these early-stage companies, and a few pet-peeves in competition submissions and pitch presentations. Listen in for invaluable insights for anyone about to enter a start-up competition or funding round.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Carl Homer</p>","author_name":"James Parton & Faye Holland"}