SG Global Pitch Battle- Princeton

Name: SG Global Pitch Battle- Princeton
Start: 2025-01-16T13:45:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-16T15:15:00-05:00

Jan 16, 6:45 – 8:15 PM (UTC)

Pitch your company virtually in the first round of the Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle. 3 Minute Pitch. Winner advances to regional semi-finals. Winner of semis advances to global.

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About this event

Pitch Format
Prepare a three minute presentation followed by three minutes of Q&A.

Application Process
Step 1: Apply using this form for Startup Grind Princeton Entry Event by January 10th. We will finalize the participants Monday, January 13th.
Step 2: Pitch at 2 PM EST on January 16th.
Step 3: Winners of the Chapter events are recorded by Fri, Jan 17 and progress to the Semi Finals.
Step 4: Semi Finals will take place virtually between Jan 20-22, 2025.
Step 5: Winners of the Semi Finals are selected by Jan 22, 2025 and progress to the Final.
Step 6: The Finals will take place virtually on Jan 23, 2025.
Step 7: The Global Pitch Champion and Runner-up is selected and announced during the Final.

Eligibility Criteria
Tech-Driven: We're seeking innovative companies with technology at their core.
Scalable & Repeatable Business Model: The business should have the potential for growth and replication.
Ideal Stage - Bootstrapped w/Revenue - Series A (max)
Website & Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Showcase progress with a functioning website and a core product version.
Revenue Traction (Preferred): Demonstrated revenue generation is a plus, but not mandatory.
Not in the “services” industry - i.e. accountants, or a law firm small businesses, etc.

Judging Criteria
There are a host of different factors one may judge the pitches by . The best approach is to involve a roster of judges who have significant experience hearing pitches and working with startups (investors, vc program teams, accelerators, etc). 
Value Proposition: What are they doing? What problem are they solving for the customer? What value are they delivering to the customer?
Market Opportunity: Why should I care? Opportunity is sizable enough to go after.
Technology/ Product or Service: How are they doing it? Their solution is realistic and
feasible.
Team: Who are they? Are they capable of solving this problem?
Pitch: Presented in a clear, concise and compelling manner. Conveyed all criteria within the time frame
Promotion: The videos can be promoted on social media and points can be given based on number of likes/views on the videos.