PITCH NIGHT
Pitch Night is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win prize funding! If you want to grow your network, make meaningful connections, and witness up and coming businesses in the Greater Roxbury region, this event is place to be! Grab your free ticket and join us to watch this fun and interactive event!
PITCH NIGHT | NOVEMBER
Roxbury Innovation Center’s next quarterly Pitch Night is happening VIRTUAL on Tuesday, November 16, from 6:00-8:00 PM, and it is FREE!
MEET OUR COHORT
- Olivier-Claude Prudent | Chef Claude’s Cabinet
- Jennifer Lazea | SwitchPurse
- Henry Carl Okonji | Gene Enterprises
- Rebecca Francis | Golden Village
- Kelsey Walsh | Sanctuary Wellness
- Hakim Cunningham | Cunningham Consulting and Innovation
- Ece Gurler | JumpstART Academy
- Travis Rogers | Blitz
- Mathieu Thomas | Expozedtv LLC
MEET OUR JUDGES
- Isaura Beltre: Marketing Professor | Bentley University
- James Kwon: Founder, CEO | Figmints
- Keeana Saxon: Founder, CEO | Kidogo Productions
- Jay Weeks: Co-founder | Organic Bath Co
ABOUT PITCH NIGHT
Four times a year we offer our Pitch Night! Twice a year it is opened to the public (March and September), and twice a year we showcase our recent LAUNCH! Pre-Accelerator graduate cohort for their Pitch Night Demo (May and November). The free, public event draws over 100 spectators each quarter.
OUR SPONSORS:
Thank you to our ongoing program sponsors, Comcast and our EDA Grant, for your continued annual support of our entrepreneur programs, including Pitch Night!
Join us in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs by donating to Pay it Forward x Pitch Night. 100% of your tax deductible donation will be invested in new ventures through cash prizes to pitch night competitors. Donate here.
APPLY TO PITCH
Applications 2022 | TBD
APPLY TO PITCH NIGHT & STEPS TO PREPARE
APPLY TO PITCH
Step 1: Apply to Pitch Night
Applications will open on October 12, 2021.
SESSIONS FOR SELECTED PITCHERS | OUR PITCH COHORT
Step 1: Pitch Mentor and Pitcher Meet-up Intro
Date TBC
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to attend a Pitch Mentor and Pitcher Meet-up Introduction. This is a mandatory session.
Step 2: Pitch Prep Workshops
These two on-demand workshops are required to prepare yourself to CREATE A PITCH DECK and LEARN TO TELL YOUR STORY:
Workshop Overview
(1) Pitch Build a Compelling Pitch Deck
(2) Pitch 1 and 3-Minute Session / Pitch Prep Workshop
Step 3: Video Recording with Slides + Expert Feedback (ROUND 1)
Date: To be booked directly with RIC team
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to record their pitch with their slides and share with our team of experts. This is an opportunity to share and practice your pitch and gain expert advice. This is a mandatory session.
Step 3: 1-Hour Pitch Prep Session with Mentor (ROUND 1)
Date: To be booked directly with RIC team
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to attend a mandatory 1-hour meeting with your mentor to further develop your pitch decks and pitch. This is a mandatory session.
Step 4: Video Recording with Slides + Expert Feedback (ROUND 2)
Date: To be booked directly with RIC team
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to record their pitch with their slides and share with our team of experts. This is an opportunity to share and practice your pitch and gain expert advice. This is a mandatory session.
Step 4: 1-Hour Pitch Prep Session with Mentor (ROUND 2)
Date: To be booked directly with RIC team
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to attend a mandatory 1-hour meeting with your mentor to further develop your pitch decks and pitch. This is a mandatory session.
Step 5: Final Video Recording for YouTube Channel
Date: To be booked directly with RIC team
Prep Session
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will be required to record their pitch and share with our team of experts. This is an opportunity to share and practice your pitch and gain expert advice. This is a mandatory session.
Final videos will be uploaded to the YouTube Channel.
Step 6: Pitch at PITCH Night
The ten applicants chosen for Pitch Night will Pitch their business in front of judges and the community.
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