Live Mock Board Room

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Description: The format of the Mock Board Room is designed to help teach and reward these skills in aspiring entrepreneurs. Based on a review of the executive summary and video pitch, YEC State judges and staff will provide a list of questions to the participants designed to reflect the real-world challenges and decision-making requirements of entrepreneurs. Students will have the opportunity to participate in 3 Mock Board Rooms at State YEC!
Guidelines & information: A maximum of ten minutes will be allowed in front of the judges for each business presentation/questions.
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. But they must be carried to and from the room
There may be multiple Mock Board Rooms going on in one room.
Students will ONLY get 10 minutes with the judges per Mock Board Room, there will be 2 judges in each room.
FOOD SAMPLES ARE NOT ALLOWED!

FAQ will be provided closer to the event date.

Please review the Mock Board Room rubric for full judging criteria.

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