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Media Matchmaking Day

COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM

Media Matchmaking Day (MMD) is BAM's flagship event that facilitates connections between our journalist, venture, and founder communities. The brief, two-hour speed networking format is optimized for efficiency, allowing attendees to connect with 10+ journalists in a brief time span.

Submit a Nomination

Fill out the form below to nominate yourself or someone else. Please only submit a nomination on someone else's behalf after you have confirmed their agreement and availability to attend. Our team will let you know if you have been selected to attend by March 1, 2025. 

Complete the Nomination Form

WHEN

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

4:00 - 4:30 pm:
Drinks and appetizers 

4:30 - 6:30 pm:
Media Matchmaking rounds, 8 in total

6:30 pm:
Conversation wrap-up and depart

Who

We welcome VC founders at or beyond Series A.

To curate a good experience for everyone, we prioritize the healthcare, sustainability, workplace, and deep tech industries. 
 

WHERE

B Capital, 2 Embarcadero Center #2400, San Francisco, CA 94111

MMD Code of Conduct

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EXPECT MAGIC

Sit with a reporter or meet a founder who you may think you have nothing in common with. Who knows where it will lead? 

GREET WITH GRACE

Everyone here is busy, brilliant, and probably Type A. Thank anyone you connect with for their time and attention and give the same.

FOCUS ON THE RELATIONSHIP

No one wants to get sold to so don’t hawk your background, company, or accolades to anyone. MMD is about making relationships and establishing genuine connections, and relationships take time.

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100+ top-tier media who have previously attended Media Matchmaking Day:

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FAQs

What about the media’s contact info? Will I get that after the event?

Yes, we will send the media’s emails to attendees after the event. There is no need to try to get their emails when you sit down with them for 10 minutes.

How do I make a good impression on a reporter?

Your conversation shouldn’t be a monologue about how great you, your fund, or your company is. Make it a dialogue and be interested in the reporter's work. Secondly, ask how you can be of help and have some ideas! Do you have data, reports, amazing board members, fellow peers, etc. that pertain to the reporter’s beat? Share that.

How many rounds of “speed dating” will occur?

There will be 8 rounds between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

What is the exact timing of the day?

•4:00 - 4:30 pm:  Check-in, appetizers, drinks

•4:30 pm: Media Matchmaking Rounds begin

•4:30 - 4:40 pm: Round 1

•4:45 - 4:55 pm: Round 2

•5:00 - 5:10 pm: Round 3

•5:15 - 5:25 pm: Round 4

•5:30 - 5:40 pm: Round 5

•5:45 - 5:55 pm: Round 6

•6:00 - 6:10 pm: Round 7

•6:15 - 6:25 pm: Round 8

•6:30 pm: Conversation wrap-up with all media + Founders + VC community

Can I bring my PR person?

No. Because of space restrictions, we can only have one person per company represented.

What should I wear?

Business casual is encouraged.

Should I bring materials, business cards, etc.?

We don’t suggest that. Just bring yourself and great energy.

What about the media’s contact info? Will I get that after the event?

What about the media’s contact info? Will I get that after the event?