Calling All Technology Entrepreneurs!!

The 2008 2nd Annual WPI Venture Forum 5-Minute Pitch contest is now open to entrepreneurs contemplating, starting, running or operating early-stage technology ventures.

Venue

WPI Campus Center - Odeum Room
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
5:30 - 9 PM

Rules

Applicants must submit the business profile by May 1st to be eligible for selection as a contestant.

Six Contestants will be selected from the applicant pool based on quality of the business profile.

The Pitch Contest will consist of a 5-Minute oral presentation followed by a brief Q&A period.

Panel of Judges: Steve Henry, Shareholder and Co-Chair, IP Transactions Group at Wolf Greenfield, Jan Shields, Managing Partner at Shields and Company, Chris Golden, Vice Chairman at Boynton Angels, and Will Cowen, Managing Partner at Long River Ventures

5 Minute Pitch - Profile Sheet

Company Name:
Primary Contact:
Are you a WPI Venture Forum member?	Yes No
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Website:

Brief Overview of the Business Venture:
Description of Opportunity ( Problem, customer need, breakthrough technology - future outlook):
Description of Product/Service (Solution, differentiation from competition, competitive advantage):
Industry and Market Overview (Who is the customer, market size, demand potential, percentage the business is likely to capture, and competitive landscape):
Business Model (How will revenues be generated from the product or service, logistical and operational aspects - cost structure):
Stage of the Business and Financial Needs (Are you seeking money, advisory board, employees, etc.?):

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