The Chicagoland FAST PITCH Competition

Our participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week includes the 2nd Annual Chicagoland FAST PITCH Competition. FAST PITCH gives entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their business to a panel of esteemed judges for scoring, feedback and prizes.

Entrepreneurs: Can you pitch your business idea in three minutes or less?

Here’s your chance to validate the potential of your business idea, meet people who can help you succeed and compete to win $4,000!

When:	Tuesday, November 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where:	Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago
Registration deadline to attend the event:	Monday, November 17. Register Here
Deadline to submit your pitch:	Wednesday, November 5. To submit your pitch for consideration, email Una Pipic.
Cost:	This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Registration will not be available at the door.

Competition Details

You must register and submit your pitch in writing (three minutes or less) by November 5. You will be notified by November 12 if you are selected to present at the 2nd Annual Chicagoland FAST PITCH Competition on November 18. At the competition, a panel of experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts will provide feedback and select a winner who will win a $4,000 cash prize.

Preparing your FAST PITCH

Your pitch should answer the following questions and be limited to three minutes:

What is your technology, product or service? Briefly describe what you sell and the need it fulfills.
Who is your target market? Briefly state who buys this product or service and the size of the market.
How do you expect to make money? Describe the source(s) of revenue and how you will sell.
Who is your competition?
What is your competitive advantage? How can your company provide this product or service better than the competition?
Who is behind the company? Share your and your team’s background and accomplishments. Explain how your background gives your business credibility.

Agenda

Time	Description
1:00 pm	Registration & Networking
1:30 – 3:00 pm	FAST PITCH Competition
3:00 pm	Winners announced

This event made is possible by the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Kellogg School of Management, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the supporting partners: Chicago Community Ventures, Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University, iBIO, Illinois Technology Development Alliance, Jules F. Knapp Entrepreneurship Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology and TECH cocktail.

For More Information

Una Pipic
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
una@chicagolandec.org
312-494-6728