Clark Pitch Fest

THE PURPOSE:

Giving the entrepreneurial opportunity to students who are interested, starting or in business to take the skills to the next level.

The Clark Entrepreneur Program is the host of the Clark Pitch Fest. Our goal is to provide an entrepreneurial competition to bring more awareness and engagement with students and increase their opportunities for growth, education and resources. Also, we understand the business market has entrepreneurial opportunities at all levels. As college students, there’s a special place to learn without repercussion or ridicule.

We welcome all students to join in on the fun. No experience is needed.

The requirements for each entry:

Full-time student for Fall to Spring.
Student needs to have a 2.0 GPA.
Complete the 8 questionnaire survey for your submission.
Create a team up to 4 people.

Receive Mentoring

Learn how to write a 5-7 page executive summary.

Real-Time Solutions

Create solutions to real problems in today’s industry.

Deep Dive

Take your idea deeper and create a prototype.

Individual Consultations

Community leaders will mentor you along the way.

Free Materials

We’ll give you materials along the way. You don’t have to do this on your own.

Take the risk and fail forward. Learn in a safe environment at Clark College.

PITCH FEST SCHEDULE

OCT 25: SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE

DEADLINE IS 8PM

All Ideas are Welcome

We encourage all ideas and established businesses.

Open to the Public

Come check out the Clark College student business at Gaiser Hall Student Center from 9am-12pm

The Top 24 will Advance

The top 24 student submissions will be invited to the Trade Show.

NOV 8 - TRADE SHOW

Display and Pitch

The top 24 business ideas will be in a trade show style looking to advance to the next round.

Community Judges

Community leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds will give feedback, encouragement and choose 12 to advance.

No Elimination

Top 12 student businesses receive feedback without an elimination round.

NOV 30: FINAL ROUND

Top 3 Student Businesses Advance

The student businesses have the last opportunity to perfect their pitch and present to the judges.

Closed to the Public

We appreciate your interest. This is for the student groups and judges only.

MENTORING BEGINS

WINTER QUARTER – STUDENT BUSINESSES MATCHED WITH MENTORS

After the quarter, the student businesses will be matched with specific businesses to submit their executive summary to Dempsey Startup Competition to win $25,000.