Principled Business pitch competition winners on stage with their prize checks

    Principled Business

    Startup Accelerator Program.

    Virtual training for pre-seed and seed-stage founders, ending with a live Demo Day pitch to investors and business leaders at the Principled Business Summit in Austin.

    PB Accelerator Cohort #6 (Fall 2026) is closed. The next cohort begins in early 2027. Join Principled Business as a member to get on the waitlist for the next cohort.

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    First Accelerator Exit

    PB Accelerator Success Story: RegBot.ai Acquired by Vulcan Technologies

    Vulcan Technologies has acquired Patrick McLaughlin's startup RegBot.ai. It is the first exit of a Principled Business Accelerator startup. Alexander McCobin interviewed Tanner Jones of Vulcan for an upcoming issue of Capitalists for Capitalism magazine.

    Learn more about Vulcan Technologies on Y Combinator
    Patrick McLaughlin, founder of RegBot.ai

    Patrick McLaughlin

    Vulcan Technologies logo

    Vulcan Technologies

    “It is a perfect fit. Working together, I think Vulcan Technologies will be able to help cut billions of dollars in unnecessary government spending.”
    Alexander McCobin, Founder and President, Principled Business

    What it is

    About the Program

    Selected founders join a virtual training program built to sharpen pitches and boost investor readiness: online workshops with expert mentors, pitch practice sessions with feedback, and guidance on storytelling, fundraising, and growth strategies. It culminates in a live Demo Day at the Principled Business Summit in Austin, where founders pitch to a panel of investors and business leaders.

    Who it's for

    Built for early-stage founders

    • Pre-seed and seed-stage founders
    • Any industry, from AI and energy to crypto, consumer products, and more
    • Principled Business members

    What founders get

    Startup Accelerator Program Benefits

    Software Credits

    • $10,000 AWS Credits
    • Free access to Fidelity's Launch program
    • 20% off cap table plans
    • Waived 401(k) setup fees
    • $1,000 to $5,000 American Cloud credits

    Toolkit Discounts

    • 6 months free of Notion
    • 90% off DocSend
    • 90% discount on HubSpot for Startups

    Connections & Introductions

    • Investor networking opportunities
    • Exclusive workshops & mentorship
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    Demo Day

    Pitch your company to a room of principled investors.

    Founders pitch live on stage at the Principled Business Summit in Austin, October 28 to 30, 2026. Investors are ready to invest $250,000 in honor of 250 years of America and capitalism.

    Join the Principled Business Summit

    Meet the founders, watch Demo Day, and see the companies selected for this year’s cohort.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Pre-seed and seed-stage startups from any industry—AI, energy, crypto, consumer products, and more—are welcome to apply. You must be a Principled Business member and hold a valid ticket to the Principled Business Summit in Austin to be considered.

    Membership required

    Join the waitlist for the next cohort.

    The Startup Accelerator Program is open to Principled Business members. The next cohort begins in early 2027. Become a member to get on the waitlist.

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    Past Accelerator and Pitch Competition Participants

    Over 300 companies have gone through a Principled Business Accelerator or Pitch Competition. They include: