Pitchapalooza, hosted by Cut Through Venture and One Pitch, is a pitch competition open to AI startups from Australia, offering a $200,000 prize and $20,000 in perks. The competition welcomes founders at all stages, aiming to find the best AI pitch. Entries close on February 28, 2025, with semi-finalists selected in early March and finalists announced for the grand finale on April 10, 2025, at Google’s Sydney offices. The judging panel includes investors from prominent Australian venture firms.

Sergej Kunz, founder of 1inch Network, discusses the evolving relationship between decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3, highlighting the potential for DeFi to redefine Web3 beyond traditional financial applications and revolutionize content monetization. Kunz envisions a future where non-custodial solutions become standard for broader financial accessibility, empowering users and shifting the power dynamic in digital finance.

Entrepreneurs outline their 2025 resolutions, focusing on health, purpose, and personal growth, emphasizing a shift towards personal development and community empowerment.