Pitch Contest
Our latest Pitch Contest was held on November 7, 2024, at Venture Café in Providence. Our next Pitch Contest will be held in November of 2025. See you then!
About the Pitch Contest
The Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest is a high-energy event during which each presenter will have 90 seconds to present their idea to a panel of judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience. Should we receive an overwhelming number of applicants, presenters will be chosen by lottery.
This 90-second period represents the time you'd have to share an elevator ride with a potential investor. Just as one wouldn’t present a slide deck in an elevator, presenters must speak without PowerPoints and the like.
This is a great opportunity to get your idea in front of potential investors, gather valuable feedback, potentially meet new teammates or advisors, and possibly win some cash!
Judging Criteria
- Problem is clearly defined.
- Why the proposed solution is better than any other currently available solution.
- Financial potential of the idea.
- Ability to execute plan.
- Overall pitch quality.
Looking to Attend?
- Our latest Pitch Contest was held on November 7, 2024. Our next one will be held in November of 2025. See you then!
Looking to Present a Pitch?
- Our latest Pitch Contest was held on November 7, 2024. Our next one will be held in November of 2025. See you then!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the event or presenting a pitch, please email info@ri-business.com.