2025 Youth Summit
The Youth Summit will bring together rising young professionals, budding entrepreneurs, educators, business leaders, and industry professionals for a one-of-a-kind youth business expo and summit.
The youth will engage in business competitions, leadership sessions, and professional networking, a platform to enhance and exercise their professional skills. Our Summit will help transform young minds into tomorrow's business leaders by fostering their entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and communication skills and unlocking their full potential.
PITCH COMPETITION with $500 Cash Prize to Winner
Interested in our Pitch Competition; we are accepting a limited number of registrations. Please submit as soon as you can to be included in this Cash Winning Competition.
A Pitch Competition will help youth learn creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Pitch Competition can help develop a mindset for future business skills whether they become an entrepreneur or not. The Competition also provides opportunities to engage local business leaders as judges and potential mentors.
Pitch Requirements & How to Apply
~ All Youth Welcome (must be under 24 years of age)
~ Individual or Team Pitch
Each Competitor will have to present a 4-minute pitch followed by a 2-minute Q&A. The presentation must describe the business’s problem-solving feature, revenue model, competition, and market opportunity.
Applying is easy:
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Registration is extended to Friday, October 24, at 5 pm EST.
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Submit a brief (1 page max) business plan. Full verbal business pitch mandatory at Summit.
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Submit Headshot (professional photos not necessary, clear selfie/headshot acceptable.)