1st Annual Big Idea Challenge - lamarbmt.sbdcnetwork.net Wkshop … · Presentation & Judging –...
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Finalist Workshop
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Process
Presentations
Judges
Schedule on Presentation Day
Questions and Answers
Wrap Up
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Encourage your inner entrepreneur
Real world feedback on your idea
Idea Pitch development
Excellent resume addition
Cash prizes and recognition
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Presentation & Judging – Saturday, April 28th ◦ Morning – Finalist present once.
◦ Lunch
◦ Afternoon – Finalist present second time.
◦ Early Afternoon – Networking and Awards Reception.
Prizes: ◦ First Place Prize of $3,000.
◦ Second Place Prize of $2,000.
◦ Third Place Prize of $1,000.
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2 presentations to panels of judges.
4-6 judges per panel.
Timing: ◦ 5 minute presentation by you.
◦ 10 minutes of Q&A.
Time limits are “hard stops”.
No PowerPoint presentations – just you and your idea!
Dress is business attire.
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Do’s:
Tell a story
Show your passion
Tell who cares
Don’t
Give nonessential information
Try to impress with jargon
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No opening slide
Be you
Show your energy
Make your first impression
Present your “Hook”
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Definition:
Current Problem
Seriousness of problem
Results if problem solved
Specific benefits if problem solved
Solution
Present product
Provide benefits
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Tips: ◦ Be organized. Logical. ◦ Make sure topics flow. ◦ Large teams – plan speaking roles, plan handoffs. ◦ Practice. Practice. Practice. ◦ Anticipate issues: Size of market.
Feasibility of idea.
Thank the judges
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From April 9 – 20
Block a date on www.lamar.edu/sbdc under the Workshops menu and the event: “Finalist Presentation Coaching”
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12-25 representatives of business and academic communities.
Includes bankers, lawyers, accountants, consultants, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture capitalists, professors.
Truly want to help. Interested in YOU!
Say “thank you”. ◦ Presentations. ◦ Reception.
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Approach the judges.
Do some networking.
Ask about them. Ask about their field.
They’ll ask you about your idea.
They may offer feedback if they saw your idea.
Be yourself!
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Student Presentations. ◦ 9:30 AM to 2:10 PM.
◦ Report to Student Registration in Galloway Business Building.
◦ Check in 15 minutes prior to presentation.
◦ BE ON TIME! You’re late you FORFEIT!!!!
Networking and Awards Reception. ◦ 2:10 PM – 3:30 PM
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Presentation: Organized, Practiced, Relaxed.
Judging Day: BE ON TIME!
Feedback: Welcome it, learn from it.
Reception: Meet people, network.
Judges: Thank them.
You: Relax. Learn. Have fun!