… Think of it as "American Idol meets Venture Capital." WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? - Great early stage businesses who would like this priceless expert feedback and looking to meet investors. Are You Serious: - 5 minutes to present your concept to the panel. 5 minutes of grilling to see if the concept holds. - To submit to present: pitch@hatchery.vc Gauntlet: see www.hatchery.vc Hatch Match: Held once yearly during New York City's Internet Week http://hatchmatch2010.eventbrite.com

The Inspired Word is the hottest new poetry/spoken word event in New York City. "It's not just a series, it's a movement." It joins the passion of words as well as a loving community with dazzling, inspiring entertainment. There's an an open mic that showcases new talent, but every show we also feature some of the best performers in the country, such as actress Amber Tamblyn, comedian John Fugelsang, American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson, and HBO Def Poetry stars Patricia Smith, Suheir Hammad, L …