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Elevator Pitch

Weight
33.3%
Description
Students will share a brief elevator pitch (up to 3 minutes) to introduce themselves, explain their business, and highlight what it does, who it serves, and its potential. Judges will then use the remaining time to ask follow-up questions to better understand the idea and explore the student’s knowledge, preparation, and confidence. No digital presentations are allowed, but handouts or physical examples may be used. Total time is 7 minutes with a hard stop.
Guidelines & information
· Participants will have 1 minute to enter the room and introduce themselves.
· A maximum of 3 minutes is allowed for the elevator pitch; timing begins as soon as the entrepreneur begins speaking.
· Judges will then ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of the business.
· No slides, computer programs, or digital presentations are permitted; however, handouts and physical product examples are allowed.
· This component will last up to 7 minutes total, with a hard stop at 7 minutes (pitch + Q&A).

Please review the Elevator Pitch Rubric for full judging criteria.

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Rubric

• Presentation Delivery: Shows confident presence with good posture, appropriate appearance, clear voice, and moderated pacing.
Clarity of Message: Clearly and concisely communicates the business in an understandable way.
Vision & Persuasiveness: Presents a persuasive vision supported by realistic goals and confident reasoning.
Quality: Demonstrates a well-structured presentation with logical flow, complete content, and effective use of time.
Understanding & Readiness: Demonstrates strong knowledge of the business, thoughtful preparation, and readiness to respond to questions.
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