Tri-College Student Pitch Competition

Upload a 1-2 minute video to YouTube, and complete the Google Form  with all needed information between October 1 and October 13, 2024. Your video should describe the business need or the opportunity for your product or service, explain how your business idea/product will serve the market, briefly outline your marketing/promotion plan, and include a quick summary of your financial plan.

Up to ten (10) of the best student ideas will be selected for the final pitch competition. We will notify the individuals/teams by October 23, 2024. If selected as one of the finalists, you must verify that you are currently enrolled in one of the three colleges.

The final pitch competition will be held on Friday, November 8, starting at 10 a.m. at Mt. SAC (Heritage Hall) Parking and Directions from I-10 and I-57. Each individual or team will have 5-7 minutes to present their pitch before answering a series of questions posed by the judging panel. The panel will include established entrepreneurs, business experts, professionals, and community leaders. For the presentation, students should explore the following areas: 

• Succinctly describe their product or service;
• Identify the target market and sales channels;
• Illustrate the competitive advantages comparing to other products and services in the marketplace. 

The pitch competition will be recorded. All finalists will receive a participation certificate. The first place winner receives a cash prize of $1000, second place receives $500, and third place receives $250. If the winners are members of a team, the prize will be split evenly among all team members.

The Pitch Competition will be recorded. All contestants and attendees will need to sign a terms and conditions agreement. Any information related to the business ideas should be kept confidential until a project is publicly and fully released. 

The Pitch Competition will have a judges panel who will be presiding and judging the student presentations. They will evaluate entries based on creativity, feasibility, and potential impact, providing invaluable insights and feedback to all participants. 

Meet the Judges

At our business event, we believe in the power of mentorship to help students unlock their full potential. We're excited to introduce our expert mentor, a seasoned digital marketing professional, who will be on hand to provide invaluable guidance and support. Whether you're refining your business idea, crafting your pitch, or navigating the digital landscape, our mentor is here to share insights and strategies tailored to your unique vision. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your project with expert advice and elevate your entrepreneurial journey!

Meet the Mentor

Studio13 will be on site providing students the opportunity to take professional headshots. We ask that you wear business casual attire.