$1K Rhode Island Elevator Pitch-Off
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels
121 South Main Street
5:00 – 7:00P.M.
Networking reception to follow
DIRECTIONS
The $1K Rhode Island Elevator Pitch- Off, sponsored by the Brown Forum for Enterprise and the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, will be a high-energy, lively evening where you will have 90 seconds to present your idea to a diverse audience and panel of judges.
This 90-second period represents the time you'd have to share a long elevator ride with that potential investor. This is a great opportunity to get your idea in front of investors, gather valuable feedback, potentially meet new teammates or advisors, and possibly win some cash!
Presenter signup is now closed.
This event is open to the public – even if you are not presenting your business idea, this is a great opportunity to learn about exciting new ideas!
Registration is now closed.
JUDGES Peter Dorsey - Vice President, Business Development Company of RI
Maryann Pernorio – Consultant, Strategy and Finance
Barbara Schoenfeld – Principal, Ligature Partners, LLC
Phyl Speser – CEO, Foresight Science & Technology
Danny Warshay, Founder and Managing Director, DEW Ventures
$1000 CASH PRIZE
Grand Prize (1): $300
Runners-Up (2): $200
Consolation Prize (6): $50
JUDGING CRITERIA
1) Presentation quality (enthusiasm, organization, preparation)
2) Explanation of business concept (ability to effectively communicate)
3) Market/commercial opportunity, (how the proposal solves a problem, advantages, etc.)
