Interactive event blends Shark Tank-style pitches with improv comedy to create meaningful business connections
Traditional networking usually involves lukewarm coffee and forced small talk. We’re doing something better. On Wednesday, March 25, SideHustle Live makes its Asheville debut. Think Shark Tank intensity mixed with Whose Line Is It Anyway spontaneity.
During the 75-minute show, participants team up with fellow attendees to brainstorm and pitch wildly creative business ideas based on unexpected prompts. Professional improvisers and local business leaders share the stage, while the audience participates throughout.
Why Your Business Needs to Be There
This isn’t a trade show. You won’t be stuck behind a folding table. You’ll be in the middle of the action.
- Real Attention: Guests are off their phones and actively engaged. They aren’t just looking at your logo. They’re experiencing your brand.
- The Right Crowd: We’re bringing together Asheville’s founders, builders, and remote professionals. These are the people moving the needle in our local economy.
- Science-Backed Bonding: Laughter lowers guards. When people laugh together, the business conversations that follow are actually genuine.
- Zero Logistics: We handle the production and the heavy lifting. You just show up and look like a hero for supporting the local ecosystem.
Sponsorship Opportunity Tiers
- Community ($250+): Perfect for small businesses wanting to show some local love.
- Core ($1,000+): Includes stage shoutouts, logo placement, and curated introductions.
- Featured ($3,000+): Grab the mic for a short stage pitch and get visibility in our highlight reels.
- Presenting ($6,000+): Top-tier branding and premium integration through the entire event.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every sponsorship is a collaboration designed to meet your specific goals.
Be the brand everyone remembers? Contact Shellie Sullivan today (shellie@thriveremotely.io).
The Details: Wednesday, March 25 | Asheville, NC at The Mule at Devil’s Foot.
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