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Preliminary Live Elevator Pitch on 5/8/26

Weight
20%
Description
In this 90-second oral presentation, you will pitch your team’s concept to a panel of judges. Your goal is to: Define the Problem: Clearly articulate the specific need your idea addresses. Market Path: Explain how you plan to commercialize and scale the solution. Impact: Deliver a persuasive, high-energy pitch that excites the audience. Focus on verbal clarity and storytelling to sell your vision.
Guidelines & information
Time limit: 90 seconds 
Judging deadline
May 8, 2026 11:59 PM CDT

Rubric

Performance: Appearance, confidence, posture, speaks slowly.
Presentation: Clear, concise, understandable.
Market Viability: Clearly identifies the user, explains the business model, shows competitive edge.