HearstLab Announces Sponsor for Pitch Competition

HearstLab is excited to announce that Milan Laser Hair Removal is sponsoring their next $100,000 pitch competition in Atlanta, GA on November 12, 2024. This will be the 10th event of the series, following events in cities around the world ranging from London to San Antonio, TX, and Santa Monica, CA. Previous financial and in-kind event sponsors include ULTA, Microsoft, and SuperGoop.

The pitch competition series, started in 2022, is designed to specifically find and fund early-stage female founders. To date, HearstLab has invested millions of dollars through these pitch events alone, making it one of the biggest competitions for female founders in the world. Sponsors like Milan Laser enable HearstLab and its ecosystem to support more women every year, professionally and personally.

As the nation’s largest laser hair removal provider, Milan Laser mission is to provide exceptional care. Milan’s treatments are safe for all skin tones and with their unlimited treatments, you pay one price and get as many sessions as you need to achieve smooth, lasting results.

"We are pleased to partner with HearstLab on this initiative," said Colleen Papek, President of Milan Laser Hair Removal. "We've consistently prioritized providing outstanding outcomes for our clients. This partnership enables us to broaden our reach, potentially bringing our life-changing services to an even wider audience."

HearstLab provides cash investments and services to early-stage, women-led start-ups. Its mission is to close the gender gap in VC funding for women by helping founders build sustainable and highly scalable businesses. Hearst’s ecosystem of 360+ businesses includes iconic media brands ranging from Cosmopolitan to SF Chronicle. To learn more about HearstLab, visit HearstLab.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Milan Laser Hair Removal is the nation’s largest laser hair removal provider with over 380+ clinics nationwide. Founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 2012 by two medical professionals, Milan Laser’s mission is simple: to help their customers feel their most confident by providing exceptional care with industry-leading laser technology that’s safe and effective for all skin tones. Milan Laser stands apart with their exclusive industry-first Unlimited Package™. Enjoy as many treatments as needed with no hidden costs and free touch-ups at any location nationwide. For more information on Milan Laser Hair Removal, visit https://milanlaser.com/, or follow them on Instagram.