StartupChicks Pitch info session 2011
This document provides information about an upcoming pitch competition hosted by StartupChicks, including criteria for pitching, prizes for the top placements, and an accelerator program for the top finishers. Competitors will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup idea using a 4-slide deck format. Judges will evaluate ideas based on viability, team credibility, and coachability. First place receives $500 and legal services, second place receives consulting hours, and third place receives consulting hours. The top finishers will also be eligible for a 120-day accelerator program providing training, coaching, and valued at over $15,000 for free. The application is due January 12th and must follow the specified executive summary and slide deck formats. Upcoming
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StartupChicks Pitch info session 2011
- 1. Pitch Info Session& Practice January 5, 2011 Wireless Network: StartupChicks Hashtag: #StartupChicks StartupChicks
- 2. Pitch Competition Criteria to Pitch:- must be a startup chick (female founder)- need a well-formulated idea- committed to working in business >15 hours / week. - willingness to be coached- willingness to spend min. of 8 hours in coaching program/monthCriteria you will be Judged On:- viability of idea/growth potential- credibility of founding team- ability to be coached
- 3. The Prizes – So far…. 1st Prize $500 cash to spend on their business $2500 of free legal services from Arnall Golden & Gregory 2nd Prize 2 Hours of Consulting from Siavage Law Group 2 Hours of Consulting from Acuity CFO 3rd Prize 1 Hour of Consulting from Siavage Law Group 1 Hour of Consulting from Acuity CFO Top X – StartupChick Accelerator Program
- 5. February 2nd – May 18th
- 6. 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon /evenings – 3hours.
- 7. Training sessions w/peer group & advisor.
- 8. Individual Coaching from StartupChicks Advisory Board, Leadership Committee & other Mentors – 1 hour per month.
- 10. Must ATTEND. 3 absences and you’re OUT.Valued at over $15,000. Your Cost = $0
- 11. The Judges Cindy Cheatham Joan Lyman Judi Vitale Mary Leary Karen Robinson-Cope Stacy Williams Shuker AND MAYBE MORE…
- 12. The Format 3 minute pitch – timed 4 Slides NO Animations Font Size & Color Pitch Order will be random
- 13. Slide 1 Company Name Your Name Maybe Date
- 14. Slide 2 The Problem
- 15. Slide 3 The Solution
- 16. Slide 4 The Ask
- 17. Tips from Jen Practice, Practice, Practice!!! Go to every StartupGauntlet you can! If you can’t make StartupGauntlet – create your own. Video tape yourself & review. Visualize Yourself NAILING the PITCH!
- 18. The Application Process DUE By Midnight January 12th (EST). 1 page Executive Summary http://atdc.org/files/Executive_Summary_Template.doc Your Slide Deck IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE CORRECT FORMAT, YOUR APP WILL BE REJECTED.
- 20. Events to Help You Practice Tonight StartupGauntlet – Jan. 11th http://startupgauntlet.com/ Practice Pitch @ 151 Locust – Jan. 18th http://www.meetup.com/151locust/
- 21. The End Questions??? Who wants to Practice???