Category: Pitchfest

On our Eighth Annual T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Edition

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A recap of Pitchfest through the eyes of past winners Alix Klein of ABD Culture and Jen Loofbourrow of Alpine Fit.

“When women lead, we all win.”

Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to spend time with the finalists of Title Nine’s Pitchfest, and are still buzzing with inspiration. Pitchfest brings together women-led, women-founded brands from across the country, giving them the chance to showcase their ideas, grow their businesses, and connect with a supportive community.

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Pitchfest Outdoor 2025 Finalists: Our Starting Nine

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For nearly four decades, Title Nine has been on a mission to find and support women entrepreneurs. September 26, we’re back with another round of the T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Edition: Our annual call to women who aren’t just breaking into the outdoor industry, they’re breaking the mold. Eleven badass innovators representing nine brands will pitch their products to our panel of expert gear testers, founders, and adventure pros. The lineup? Workwear built for women’s bodies. Bold surf hats that stay put. Gear made for and by big bodied women. Winners get fiercely mentored and join our growing crew of outdoor entrepreneurs. 

So let’s hear it for this year’s fearless founders. 🥁 Meet the 2025 T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Finalists:

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On our Seventh Annual T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Edition

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In September our 7th Annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition unfolded here at T9 HQ, and as always we were blown away by the passion, determination, and bravery of female entrepreneurs. Over the course of two days, ten women from nine outdoor brands showcased their business stories, pitched their innovative products, and connected with our longstanding community of T9 Movers & Makers®.

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Pitchfest Outdoor 2024 Finalists: Our Starting Nine

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For the past 35 years, Title Nine has been scouring the globe in search of killer products that get women where they want to be – OUTSIDE. So we’re back with another year of T9’s Pitchfest Outdoor Edition, opening the doors to support women makers in the outdoor industry, like us, designing and wear-testing products we’d be proud to sell (and buy)! 

On September 27, nine brands will pitch their products to our panel of industry and outdoor experts for a chance to join our product lineup and community of women entrepreneurs. Yeah, that’s a lotta pressure, but these women–every one of them–are fearless. After all, it takes a crazy amount of grit, ambition and guts to start your own business. AND to take it to the next level. 

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