The Endeavor Gala in New York City brought together some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders in the world
And this year, Rocketbeet had the honor of creating one of the most talked-about experiences of the night.
From the outside, our space looked like a glowing mid-century carnival booth: bright lights, purple accents everywhere, popcorn and cotton candy machines, and a giant Rocketbeet screen inviting founders and investors to play trivia, show off their knowledge, and win prizes.
An Experience That Never Stopped Moving
As the doors opened, we immediately felt the energy. The Rocketbeet booth became a continuous flow of guests—from first-time founders to long-time Endeavor mentors, global executives, and top VC partners. The atmosphere was electric, helped by the lights, music, and of course, the smell of fresh popcorn.
People gathered around our trivia tables, flipping through Rocketbeet’s entrepreneurship trivia cards, comparing scores, and challenging each other in friendly competition. Founders scanned QR codes to learn about the Rocketbeet Score. Investors asked detailed questions about our risk signals, portfolio tools, and our dataset of 4M startups and 124k VCs.
And yes—many left with Rocketbeet hats, T-shirts, and our new line of glossy, super-popular stickers.
Special Guests & Surprising Moments
One of the unforgettable highlights of the night was welcoming Patrick McGinnis, the creator of the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Patrick visited our booth, loved what we were doing, and immediately asked for one of our limited-edition shirts that read:
“Less FOMO. More Signals.”
Seeing the originator of FOMO proudly holding up that shirt couldn’t have been more perfect.
We were also honored to spend time with Claudia Duran, Regional Managing Director for North America & Managing Director at Endeavor Miami. Claudia has been a champion of Rocketbeet from the beginning, and having her visit our experience—and celebrate the moment with us—was incredibly meaningful.
In one of our favorite photos of the night, Claudia stands with Annie Lockwood, the talented actress who performed as our event Barker, and with Juan Damia, Rocketbeet’s CEO. Together they captured the essence of what made the night special: creativity, collaboration, and the shared belief that entrepreneurship thrives when the right people come together.
The Barker That Everyone Fell in Love With
We knew we wanted to bring a bit of theatrical magic to the Gala—so we hired Annie Lockwood, a professional actress, to embody the role of a vintage carnival Barker. And she absolutely delivered.
Dressed in a classic Barker outfit and carrying a cotton candy stick, she greeted guests, promoted the trivia challenges, and created constant interaction around the booth. People loved her. She became a central part of the experience and brought Rocketbeet’s playful, human personality to life.
Behind the Fun: Real Conversations About Unlocking Capital
While the aesthetics made the booth unmissable, what truly mattered were the conversations.
Throughout the night:
- Founders asked how to improve their odds of raising capital.
- Investors discussed prioritizing dealflow with real, comparable risk signals.
- Partners explored how Rocketbeet could help them support more entrepreneurs with fewer blind spots.
The Gala reminded us why we built Rocketbeet in the first place:
to make startup risk visible and actionable so capital can finally flow where it should.
Thank You, Endeavor
We are deeply grateful to Endeavor Miami, Endeavor New York, and the entire global Endeavor community for creating a space where innovation, generosity, and human connection intersect so naturally.
For Rocketbeet, this wasn’t just an event—it was a milestone.
A real-world proof that creativity + technology + storytelling can open doors in ways no pitch deck ever could.
More photos are coming soon, and we can’t wait to share them.
To everyone who stepped into the Rocketbeet Experience:
thank you for making the night unforgettable.
De-risking startups. Unlocking capital. No matter the zipcode.
Welcome to the future of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.