Mixergy is putting together a new event to help SoCal startups get feedback and exposure. If you're working on a startup, apply below to join.

It's called, "Strut Your Startup" and you can think of it as American Idol for startups.

If you have a working project, we'll give you 5 minutes on stage to strut it. After you're finished showing it off, you'll get feedback from a panel of judges who are in the media and investment community. If they like your project, they'll setup a followup meeting with you to learn more.

Also, since we'll setup a twitter account for the night, the audience can twitter what they think and vote for their favorite startup.

Mike of Twiistup agreed to give the audience favorite priority consideration for a showoff slot @ Twiistup 5.

Francisco Dao of FastCompany.com agreed to be a judge. I'll announce more judges soon.

There's no fee. Costs will be covered by sponsors.

[Update: no more applications accepted.]