Pitch Slam Overview
The Nosh Live Pitch Slam, sponsored by Vdriven, takes place during Nosh Live in Marina del Rey, CA on December 5, 2025. Six participating brands will have the opportunity to pitch their packaged food brand to the Nosh audience and judges.
Selection Process
The Nosh team will select finalists based on the strength of their applications. Decisions by the selection committee are final. The application deadline is Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 5PM EDT.
Format
Finalists will present on the Nosh Live stage to the judging panel on Friday December 5th. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to present, followed by Q&A with the judges. The judges will deliberate and announce a winner at the end of the event.
Important Note: Pitches will also be live streamed and recorded for later publication on Nosh.com.
Prize
In addition to being named the Nosh Pitch Slam 2025 Winner, the winning brand will be awarded:
- An industry awareness advertising package on Nosh.com valued at $10,000
- A complimentary 2-hr Deep Dive Strategy Session from Vdriven valued at $3,000
Applicant Criteria
- Product should be an emerging packaged food brand.
- Brand can be pre-launch, but must have finished packaging & product available to sample.
- Company must be in good legal and financial standing.
- The US must be the company's primary target market.
Participation Requirements
- At least one founder must be at Nosh Live to present in-person on Dec 5. Nosh will provide free admission to the event for up to two company founders.
- Participants are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses.
- Participants must attend a 30-minute webinar in early November (exact date TBA).