On Saturday, Oct. 7th, in the library, there will be the annual Bob Mark Elevator Pitch Competition. Around 20 student teams or individuals will compete for prizes by communicating in just 2 minutes, the best business idea they can come up with.
Sneak peak at the prize lineup:
Most Actionable Business
$5000 Berquist Prize (expense account)
1 year Smartzone space and Smart Start Tuition Waiver
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Best Elevator Pitch
$1000 cash
Silicon Valley Experience Ticket
Smart Start Tuition Waiver and Smartzone Virtual Client
Best Technological Innovation
$1000 cash Sponsored by MEDC
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Free patent discovery from Brooks-Kushman ($2500)
Smart Start Program Tuition Waiver
Most Disruptive Technological Innovation
$150 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Free patent discovery from Brooks-Kushman ($1500)
Best Green Innovation
$250 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Best Social Innovation
$250 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Most Economic Impact on the UP
$100 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Best Lifestyle Business
$100 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Audience Favorite
$200 cash
Silicon Valley Experience ticket
Based on cheers