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Formal Presentation

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Description
The Formal Presentation is a four minute presentation where each business will share details of its product or service with a panel of judges, usually in the form of visual slides. Following the presentation judges will ask questions designed to reflect real world challenges and decision making requirements of entrepreneurs. The total formal presentation time will be 10 minutes.
Guidelines & information
  • A maximum of four minutes will be allowed for each business presentation.
  • Timing begins when the presenter begins speaking.
  • There is no minimum or maximum number of entrepreneurs that can present.
  • Immediately following the presentation, judges will ask questions.
  • Others in attendance are not permitted to ask questions or to comment.
  • Entrepreneurs must give the presentation live and in person.
  • Entrepreneurs are permitted to utilize handouts and other visual aids.
  • Visual aids such as power points or slide shows need to be uploaded to this site.

Please review the Formal Presentation Rubric for full judging criteria.

Submission deadline
Mar 6, 2026 4:00 PM CST

Rubric

Business Overview: Explains business, team and key roles, relevant experience, intended legal structure, product/service offered, location, timeline, funding needed, etc.
Marketing: Market research done to identify target market, plan to reach market, potential growth, competition, promotion/advertising, pricing strategy, etc.
Financials: Accurately projected financial requirements, cash flow, income, etc.
Presentation: Poise, confidence, comprehension, quality and relevance of slides, ability to answer judge questions, proper attire, captures attention, within time limits, etc.
Investable: The likelihood that you would invest in this business.
Specificity and Originality: responses were specific, detailed and action oriented. Solutions were creative and original.
Professional: student demonstrated themselves in a professional manner
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