Overview:
The Grove City College Elevator Pitch Competition affords all students the opportunity to pitch their new venture ideas to a panel of judges, offering cash prizes in three categories – for profit, non-profit and science/technology.
The “elevator” pitch is a frequently used term, which literally means “tell me about your new venture within the time it would take to ride up an elevator.” The goal of the Elevator Pitch Competition is to teach students to communicate effectively and allow their charisma and positive characteristics to shine through in just a short pitch. The Elevator Pitch Competition demonstrates the networking and presentation skills essential to any entrepreneur or business professional. Please note that ideas may be at any stage of development from creation of concepts or ideas to an established venture.
Who should participate?
- GCC students interested in enhancing their presentation skills
- GCC students who want to explore the idea of starting a new venture
- GCC students planning to participate in the Business Plan Competition
Objectives:
- Your chance to showcase your talents and passion for entrepreneurship.
- An opportunity to present your new venture or non-profit idea in a positive atmosphere promoting new venture creation, ingenuity, and innovation.
- Receive recognition for the merits of the presentation of your idea with the possibility of cash awards.
Format:
The competition is divided into three categories:
Non Profit For Profit Science & Technology
Awards for top four (4) pitches in each of the three categories of $250 each.
The total awards will be presented based on the number of teams/individuals registered for each category within the competition. A minimum of six (6) entries in a category must be received to grant four (4) $250 awards. If five (5) entries are received, then three (3) $250 awards will be granted. If four (4) entries are received, then two (2) $250 awards will be granted. If three (3) entries are received, then one (1) $250 award will be granted. If less than three entries are made in a category, the entrants will be placed into another category for inclusion.