GEW - Sacramento State College of Business Pitch Competition

These pitch competitions are to inspire innovation in problem-solving. Students will have the opportunity to present ideas on how to improve their lives, and their community by solving real-world problems.

Process: 

• Apply by October 24th
• Notified if selected for pitch presentation: ​Oct. 31st
• Pitch Day: November 8th Tuesday 5:30 pm

The Guidelines:

• Each pitcher or pitching team will give an oral pitch for their idea or business venture
• Each pitcher or pitching team will have 5 minutes to pitch their business ideas and 5 minutes for the judges to ask questions.
• The pitchers should focus on the following:
  • Information about the problem/opportunity
  • Product/service information and how it will solve the problem or take advantage of the opportunity
  • Do you or your team have the ability (or expertise), skills, and passion to implement this business, nonprofit or produce the product or service
  • Who will buy it (target market) & why; and The market and its size
  • Price of the product/service, cost to produce it (revenue or business model)
  • Competition and competitive advantage
  • Communicating your idea clearly and be concise and effective when answer judges’ questions
• You will be contacted through email regarding your pitch results and feedback.