A judging seat at the competitions that count.
We connect you with high-value pitch competitions, secure your judging role, and deliver the recommendation letter and full documentation for the role.
30-minute intake · Written quote within 24 hours
Judging is how peers recognize an expert.
Being asked to judge means you've been chosen to evaluate the work of others in your field — a clear sign that organizers and peers see you as an authority. The roles that carry weight are selective, field-relevant, and properly documented, three things ad-hoc judging gigs rarely deliver. We build every placement around that standard: a recognized panel with a complete paper trail, lined up before you ever sit down.
Where you’ll take the panel.
A snapshot of the pitch competitions and accelerators in our network. Specific match is made on the intake call based on your field and timeline.
A complete record, not just a seat.
Vetted competition match
Panel placement at a recognized pitch competition aligned to your field — competitions that actually carry weight, not generic filler events.
Recommendation letter
Signed letter from the competition organizer documenting your judging role, the selectivity of the panel, and the impact of your evaluations.
Documentation pack
Agenda, panel bio listing, organizer correspondence — every artifact that documents your role, cleanly organized and ready to use.
Ready-to-use writeup
A drafted summary of your judging role — the selectivity of the panel, its field-relevance, and the substance of what you evaluated.
Panel seats that built real authority.
I needed the Judging criterion checked off in 6 weeks. O-1 Assist placed me on a panel at a credible startup pitch competition and delivered a clean documentation pack — recommendation letter, agenda, organizer email — ready to drop into my petition.
Sarah K.
Founder, AI Startup
The judging slot they secured wasn't filler. It was a well-attended competition in my exact field, and the recommendation letter from the organizer ended up being one of the strongest pieces in my packet.
Daniel R.
Robotics Engineer
Three months before my filing deadline I was missing two criteria. They got me onto a judging panel and helped me draft the petition section that referenced it. Approved on first attempt.
Priya M.
Product Designer
Common questions
What kind of competitions do you place me in?
We work with high-signal pitch competitions, accelerators, and demo-day adjacent events. The match depends on your field — for technical founders we lean YC-adjacent / Techstars / SXSW Pitch / TechCrunch Disrupt; for non-tech, we use our broader competition network.
What documentation comes with each judging role?
Each placement is delivered with the organizer recommendation letter, panel agenda, your bio listing, and a drafted summary of your role — together they form a complete, well-organized record of your participation.
How long does it take?
Most clients are seated on a panel within 4–6 weeks of intake. The timing depends on competition cadence in your field — we will give you a calendar of upcoming options on the call.
Will the recommendation letter be specific to me?
Yes. The organizer letter is signed, on letterhead, and references your specific role, the panel selectivity, and the substance of your evaluations. We coordinate with the organizer directly so the letter is polished and ready to use.
How is pricing structured?
Pricing is scoped on the call based on the number of judging engagements and the competition tier. Book a call and we will send a written quote within 24 hours.
Ready to take your seat on a panel?
30-minute intake call. We scope your competition match, timeline, and quote within 24 hours.