| Calling all innovative thinkers! Here is your chance to finally make your ideas come to life! Imagine you are riding in an elevator for 90 seconds with someone, such as a community leader, CEO, or policy maker; what would you say to grab their attention? Well here is your opportunity to present your idea!
YOU are invited to pitch your ideas to a panel of experienced judges, gain substantive feedback, and have the chance to win cash prizes to fund their venture.
There are two topics from which you can choose:
1.) Business Venture: a business idea, product or service that could make an impact and/or profit.
2.) Social Justice Venture: is an innovative idea that addresses or finds a solution to a social injustice.
First place prize: $500
Second place prize: $250
Third place prize: $100
Door Prizes for ATTENDEES!!!
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!!!
When: March 7, 2009
Where: Rauenhorst Ballroom CDC, St. Catherine University
Time: 9:30am-2:00pm
Register: keo@stkate.edu
Schedule
9:30-10:00 Sign In
10:00-10:15 Welcome & Intro
10:15-11:25 Ten Elevator Pitches
11:25-12:15 Lunch
12:15-1:25 Final Ten Elevator Pitches
1:25-1:45 Judge Deliberations
1:45-2:00 Awards Ceremony
Rules:
- Up to 20 teams (1-3 per team) can compete
- $20.00 per team (cash or check- see below, lunch included)
- Please let us know if you need any financial assistance
- Register by March 5, 2009 by 5:00pm
- You have 90 seconds to present a compelling idea for your pitch
- Only one, 4x6 note card is allowed for notes
- NO PROPS OR TECHNOLOGY OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED
Criteria:
- Innovative
- Viable
- Address a need
- Articulate & Concise
- Charisma to attrack attention
LAST YEAR'S WINNERS!!!
 1st Prize= $500, 2nd Prize= $250, 3rd Prize= $100
Checks payable to:
Katies Entrepreneur Organization Mail to:
College of St. Catherine
Att. Nancy Meyer, F-8
2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105 |