OCTober 2, 2025 | INDIANAPOLIS

Corporations & Investors: Meet with Top Startups, Without the Hassle

Lightning Rounds are your shortcut to strategic deal flow. In just one day, meet with 20+ vetted startups aligned with your innovation priorities—no cold outreach, no noise. Whether you're scouting for pilots, partnerships, or investment opportunities, we do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters: finding the right fit, faster.

How it Works

1. DEFINE

Provide problem statements / investment thesis.

2. DISCOVER

We source relevant startups and provide you with a curated list of potential connections.

3. SELECT

Select the 10+ startups with which you want to meet.

4. CONNECT

Sit back on day 2 of the conference and we’ll bring the startups to you!

Some of our 2025 Lightning Round Hosts

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HOST FAQS

  • Lightning Rounds are curated, 15-minute meetings with startups sourced & recruited by the gener8tor team, curated based on your problem statements/investment thesis.  These first meetings have led to direct investments, pilot agreements and even acquisitions.

  • Startups will have five minutes to pitch, with the rest of the time (10–15 minutes total) for discussion, questions, and making a connection. The gener8tor team will keep things moving and give you time cues so everyone stays focused and on track.

  • Lightning Rounds will take place at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN on October 2nd, 2025.

Get in Touch About BOLT 2025 Lightning Rounds

Interested in participating in Lightning Rounds at BOLT Conference 2025? Fill out this form and our team will reach out to connect with you directly.