2023 Speed Pitch Registration Form

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We are proud to host the Speed Pitch Competition, in conjunction with the 2023 SOAR Summit. The competition will be held on October 3 at the Corbin Arena at 11:30 a.m.

The competition is just as the name indicates... fast.

You

A microphone

3 minutes

No slides

Your idea

We will have THREE categories for this compeition:

- high school students

- college/university students

- general public

First-place prize will be $500 for each category.

Completing this brief application will pre-register you for the competition.

*** High School & College students:

After you complete this application, register for a COMPLIMENTARY registration to the SOAR Summit. This is made possible by the support of The Forcht Group.

Register here

Use the Promo Code STUDENT

Got questions?

Contact Sabrina McWhorter, Director of Business and Innovation, at sabrina@soar-ky.org.
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** For High School & College/University Students: Are you eligible?

The criteria for the competition are simple:

You must be a student at a high school, college, or university.

Student groups are also eligible to participate.

If you have questions, contact Sabrina McWhorter, Director of Business and Innovation, at sabrina@soar-ky.org.

General Public: You are always eligible. Continue by clicking "Next."
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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required.
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Phone Number* This field is required.
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Business/Idea Name* This field is required.
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School, College, or University name. General Public, enter "N/A."* This field is required.
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If representing a class or program, please provide the name.
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Make your pitch... Here are some things to consider:* This field is required.We don't expect that your idea is ready to make a formal pitch. That's the whole reason behind our competition. Simply share your idea at a high level as if you had three minutes to share it.
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How will you use the prize money if you win the competition?* This field is required.
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