Inspired by the TV show, Shark Tank, the “Pitch It!” competition provides a vehicle for students to design and develop innovative business concepts, create a presentation of their concept for a panel of judges and pitch their innovation in-front of a live audience.
In the final event, held on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gesa Power House Theatre, the top two finishers at each preliminary event will compete for the final award.
Judges for this year’s final round include:
- Megan Clubb, CEO of Baker Boyer Bank
- Andre Bopp, Owner of Andre’s Kitchen
- Hank Worden, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
- Shannon Bergevin, Owner of Express Personnel
- Zachary Fraser, Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Baseball Ventures, owner of the Walla Walla Sweets
Admission is free and open to the public. The event will also be live-streamed (visit http://www.pitch-it.info/).
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.
