10th Annual Smith College
ELEVATOR PITCH CONTEST
Thursday, November 29th, 7pm, Neilson Browsing Room
Each student has 90 seconds to pitch their idea for an innovative business, product, or service. The winner will receive $100 and the chance to compete for $1,000 at the regional Grinspoon Foundation Elevator Pitch Contest in the spring. Come take a study break, watch the show, support your friends, and cast your vote for your audience favorite.
Dessert and coffee will be served.
WFI is sponsoring two workshops to help you prepare:
Workshop #1: What's the Big Idea?
Wednesday, November 7th, 12noon-1pm,
Campus Center Room 103/104
Get helpful tips designed to jump-start your entrepreneurial creativity and solidify your idea. Presented by Susannah Howe, faculty member in Engineering and co-advisor for Grinspoon Entrepreneurship initiatives at Smith.
Workshop #2: How to Pitch
Tuesday, November 13th, 12noon-1pm,
Campus Center, Room 103/104
Learn how to pitch your big idea in a concise and impactful way. Presented by Paul Silva, entrepreneur, managing partner of Angel Catalyst, and Smith College Interterm instructor.
