CSUSB Student Fast Pitch Competition
CSUSB students are given an opportunity to jump-start their entrepreneurial dreams by giving a 90 second "fast pitch" of their business venture to to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs, competing for $7,500 in prize money!
| Group type: | Competition |
| Focus: | Ideas |
| Organizer: | University Program |
| Funding: | Corporate Sponsors, University Support |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Nanotech, Real Estate, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Location: | San Bernardino, CA |
| Website: | http://www.entre.csusb.edu |
ABOUT US
The annual competition consists of up to 15 student entrepreneurs giving 90-second fast pitches to a panel of investors and other members of Southern California's entrepreneurial community. Each fast pitch is judged for the quality of the presentation and its investment potential.
WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER THE FAST PITCH COMPETITION?
Students with an idea for a new business venture of any type are encouraged to enter. Why? By entering, you will:
• Learn how to present your idea to potential investors in less than 90 seconds and sharpen your communication skills.
• Get feedback from local business experts on the quality of your business idea.
• Have a chance to win the $4,000 cash prize for first place or one of two cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Entering the Fast Pitch Competition is easy! All you need to do is:
• Complete the online STUDENT ENTRY FORM no later than October 13, 2008.
• Submit a summary of your business idea in less than 250 words via email to mstull@csusb.edu
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I ENTER?
All student entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts from Cal State San Bernardino's Entrepreneurship program, ranked nationally among entrepreneurship programs by EntrePoint, The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
From the entries, we will select up to 15 students as semi-finalists that will make a 90 second pitch to a panel of business experts on November 5, 2008.
At that event, 5 finalists will be chosen to make a final pitch on November 12 at which time the cash prizes will be awarded!
CRITERIA
The following criteria must be followed to enter the Fast Pitch Competition:
• All students entering must be currently enrolled at Cal State San Bernardino at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• All students will pitch proposed business ideas or businesses that have been in operation less than 1 year.
• All submitted materials must be the original work of the student.
The Fast Pitch Review Committee reserves the right to reject any business idea for the following reasons:
1) Deemed to be in violation of the CSUSB Code of Ethics.
2) Violates any local, state or national law.
3) Appears to be pornographic in nature.
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Paul Jordon
Psychology graduate from California State San Bernardino, pursuing MBA in Entrepreneurial business. Currently working at Law Offices of Carl F. Jordon in General Office Management.
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Stephen Abott
Mathematics graduate from California Polytechnic State University, with MBA from Claremont Graduate University. Currently working as Independent Consultant.
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Revolve
Revolve aims to create a network of businesses seeking to demonstrate social responsibility with local charities and service-driven volunteers to help inspire action and facilitate philanthropic events. Because doing good shouldn't be a chore.
I'm excited to get involved!
We're getting excited about another great fast pitch event! We continue to have great outcomes from this event -- last year's finalists took the top 3 spots at the Tech Coast Angels (TCA) fast pitch compeition in December 2007 and winner Felix Zuniga has been invited to make a full presentation to TCA in his quest to raise $500,000 for his startup venture!