#BOOM BOUNCE PITCH COMPETITION 2013
April 12, 2013 – Trulaske College of Business
ENTRY DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2013
Who
The competition is open to any individual or team of up to four individuals living in Mid-Missouri. View the finalists schedule here: #BOOM Bounce Pitch Schedule
What
Each individual or team completes a two-page venture idea submission form and submits it online to: maholmes@gocolumbiamo.com See below link to access application and event materials. Finalists have the opportunity to compete for prize money sponsored by Mid-Missouri businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs.
- First Place – $5,000.00
- Second Place – $3,000.00
- Third Place – $2,000.00
Where
18 finalists (individuals or teams) will be selected from written entries to present at the 2013 #BOOM Bounce Pitch Competition, which is part of the #BOOM event. The live presentations and judging will take place in Cornell Hall of the Trulaske College of Business. Winners will be announced at the end of the pitch competition. Participants are invited to a networking reception immediately following the competition.
When
All entries must be sent to: maholmes@gocolumbiamo.com by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013. Those selected as finalists will be notified Friday, April 5, 2013. During the live competition on April 12th, finalists will have 5 minutes to make a pitch in front of judges and an audience of entrepreneurs. The event will take place from 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on April 12th.
Why
We believe most people have entrepreneurial potential and can demonstrate that potential with limited assistance. We would be happy to provide assistance to individuals or teams about how to further develop their ideas. Judging will be by at least three community judges recognized for involvement with for-profit ventures.
The purpose of the competition is to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in Mid-Missouri and promote the idea of creating an entrepreneurial community. In addition, this Summit will also introduce and showcase the many talented local entrepreneurs throughout the day, highlight the resources available to entrepreneurs, and provide networking opportunities to venture capitalists, bankers, and the business and academic community.
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