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Pitch Pit Competition

Selected entrepreneurs will each give a four-minute pitch of their business plan to a panel of investor judges in a “Shark Tank” format.  PowerPoint slides are not permitted. Think of it as the proverbial “elevator speech.” After all of the pitches are completed, the judges will give detailed feedback and at the end of the evening, the person with the highest score will have the opportunity to receive a Business Readiness Assessment coaching session with New Enterprise Forum coaches.

Showcase Presentation

This event will feature a 10-minute investor-focused pitch, developed by a local entrepreneur with the help of NEF’s coaching program. The goal of the Showcase Presentation is to allow entrepreneurs to present their business plan and connect with potential investors.