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Elevator Pitch

Weight
33.3%
Description
The Elevator Pitch is a short pitch of an entrepreneur's business to a panel of judges. The goal of an elevator pitch should be to provide an overview of the business and to leave the audience excited to learn more.
Guidelines & information
  • Only one entrepreneur from each business will be allowed to give the elevator pitch.
  • Each speaker will receive one minute to enter and introduce themselves.
  • A maximum of 2 minutes will be allowed for the elevator pitch; time begins immediately after the speaker\'s self introduction.
  • Judges will not be permitted to ask questions following the elevator pitch.
  • No slides or handouts are permitted.

Please review the Elevator Pitch Rubric for full judging criteria.

Rubric

Performance: Appearance, confidence, posture, speaks slowly.
Presentation: Clear, concise, understandable.
Expectations: States goals of business, captures attention, persuasive, realistic.
Quality: Includes all necessary points, makes plan clear, appropriate time length.