Conference Dates: Jun 14, 2011
Worcester, MA[edit Location]
Fast Track to Funding in Five Minutes
by Justin Nesbit and Dan Young, Co-Moderators
In a fast-paced battle for funding and fame, ten early-stage technology companies will go head-to-head in the WPI Venture Forum Five-Minute Pitch Contest. The fifth annual contest, to be held Tuesday, June 14 in the WPI Campus Center, will feature ten finalists who have met the first round judges’ criteria for quality of business model, innovation application, market opportunity, competitive advantage and the leadership team. Early-stage businesses may be at any stage from conceptual to operating.
Five judges and the audience will have the opportunity to evaluate the finalists on their presentation skills and overall performance. Two cash prizes will be awarded, one from the judges and the other based on audience choice, selected through wireless devices. The prizes are provided through the generosity of sponsors Wolf Greenfield and Gesmer Updegrove LLP.
This year’s judging panel includes Karl Büttner, Mass Challenge, Inc.; William Contente, Gesmer Updegrove LLP; Jason Honeyman, Wolf Greenfield; Gus Weber, Polaris Venture Partners; and Marcia Woods, Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute.
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Fee: $30[edit ]