Why Getting Roasted in Riyadh Could Be Your Breakout Moment

One of our most iconic 24SIX9 meetups, always delivering the biggest laughs and the most tense, edge-of-your-seat moments, is the Pitch Roast. No matter which 24six9 chapter it’s held at, the Pitch Roast has a way of energizing the room, getting everyone on their feet, and sparking breakthroughs no one saw coming. Founders leave with new insights, unexpected connections, and sometimes even real clients or investors knocking on their door.

So why does it work? Because the true purpose of the Pitch Roast is to train 24six9ers to face the heat in high-pressure scenarios. It’s about sharpening your pitch decks and speeches because, in today’s attention-scarce world, capturing and holding interest is an art, and a necessity.

“Getting roasted in 24six9 Dubai was a turning point for my startup,” says one founder who launched into orbit after Pitch Roast. "The feedback, the connections, the confidence, it all came together and truly changed the trajectory of my startup journey."

We truly believe some of the boldest breakthroughs happen when entrepreneurs step into the fire, face the heat, and come out stronger on the other side. That’s what our signature Pitch Roast is all about, and now, thanks to 24six9’s exciting partnership with CyberME, it’s about to get even bigger.

CyberME Studio, a Saudi startup studio renowned for its venture-building expertise and people-powered approach, is partnering with 24six9 to take Pitch Roast to the next level. For the upcoming 24six9 Riyadh Chapter meetup on July 29 at جادة30 | Jada30, CyberME will be scouting startups (grassroots or pre-seed startups only) that really stand out, who will be invited to join CyberMe Cohort 2025.

Given their track record with building lasting change, CyberME’s selected founders will go through a rigorous process over the next two years, during which they will be evaluated. The selected startups will build their products over a 9 to 12 month period, with CyberME providing guaranteed investment, a true game-changer for early-stage founders.

What’s in it for founders?

• Get roasted - and better yet, get refined.
• Connect with real investors for long-term partnerships
• Secure a spot in an intensive, high-impact accelerator.
• Build, grow, and scale with expert guidance—all services included.

Note: This 24six9 Riyadh Chapter partnership incorporates these key partners: AHOY, our sponsorship allies amplifying the event’s reach; Jada30, hosting the meet-up at their state-of-the-art venue; Bellman Media, our marketing/ media partner, creating dynamic videos that capture the energy and stories of the founders; and CyberME.

Apply now to pitch at 24six9 Riyadh Chapter’s Pitch Roast!

Pitchers, apply by Sunday, July 27, 5pm: https://forms.office.com/r/7D5ajCwvhc

Just want to attend? Register here for the meet-up at Jada30 on July 29: https://lu.ma/xwb1odab

Don’t miss your chance to be roasted into a breakthrough!