Demo Day marked an important milestone in the three-month Katapult25 program — and what a moment it was. Held in front of a room full of investors, mentors, and our fellow cohort teammates, it allowed us to present Tiksi and showcase our progress over the past few months.
About Tiksi
In one of our previous blog posts, AIN Joins the #Katapult25 Accelerator Program! we wrote about our product ToT, which is now renamed to Tiksi. Tiksi is a blockchain-based ticketing platform built as a Mini App for Telegram. Designed to be fast, user-friendly, and scalable, it leverages Web3 technology to offer a seamless experience for event organizers and attendees alike. Tiksi builds on AIN’s previous success in the NFT ticketing space, incorporating real-world experience and technical innovation to meet the growing demand for secure and accessible digital ticketing solutions.
Our Demo Day Experience
Standing on stage to pitch Tiksi was a thrilling experience. Months of refining our idea, iterating on the product, and incorporating mentor feedback came together in just 5 minutes of pitch and 5 mins of Q&A. We were proud to demonstrate how Tiksi can solve real-world problems in the event space with seamless UX, blockchain-backed security, and a built-in referral system that drives user growth. The feedback and questions from investors were insightful and affirmed our strategic direction. The event also served as a moment of reflection on the progress we’ve made throughout the Katapult25 program — from refining our business model to developing a sharper pitch.
Acknowledgements
We’re especially thankful to our lead mentor, David Schoch, for his insight, support, and thoughtful guidance throughout the program. His perspective was invaluable in helping us sharpen our pitch and vision. We also want to express our gratitude to all the Katapult mentors who generously shared their time and expertise — your feedback helped shape our direction. We also want to thank the entire Katapult team for their dedication, organization, and belief in the vision of early-stage startups. Moreover, we thank the Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia, the World Bank, and the EU projects in Serbia for their continued support of startups like ours through the Katapult25 program. And to our cohort teammates, we wish you continued success and hope to collaborate in the future.
What’s Next
As we head into the final stretch of Katapult25, we feel more energized than ever. The program isn’t over yet, but Demo Day has given us fresh momentum as we enter a new chapter in our search for the right investment partners. We’re excited to share that we’ve established contact with three investors after our pitch and are optimistic about the potential to continue those conversations. Tiksi is just getting started.
