Skip to content
Back to competition

Live Mock Board Room

Weight
50%
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.

Rubric

Marketing: Market research done to identify target market, plan to reach market, potential growth, competition, promotion/advertising, pricing strategy, etc.
Presentation: Poise, confidence, comprehension, quality and relevance of materials, ability to answer judge questions, proper attire, captures attention, within time limits, etc.
Realistic: Student provided ample justification for answers given using quality data, analysis, and critical thinking. The answers to questions were feasible, realistic and aligned with company’s means.
Specificity: Responses were specific, detailed, and action-oriented.
Originality: Answers and product were creative and original.
Professional: Student demonstrated themselves in a professional manner.
Knowledge: Student was knowledgeable about their business and answered questions as such.
VentureDash

The best way to run a business competition.

Facebook Instagram Twitter

© 2025 VentureDash, Inc.

Terms of use · Terms of service
Privacy policy · COPPA privacy policy