The BGV Pitch Competition is where crowdfunding meets the pitch competition. It's like Shark Tank, but the audience members are the sharks. The audience votes with their dollars then the money raised is given to the pitch participants.
- Each founder has 3 minutes to pitch and a 3 minute Q&A from the audience.
- The audience votes and the winners are chosen.
- There will be a first and second place winner.
Winners receive...
- A meeting with an investor (1st place only)
- Funding collected from the event and/or sponsor (1st place only)
- Dedicated consulting from BICTech for 3 months (DC Only)
- A free accountant consultation for your business or brand
- A free consultation with a lawyer
- Free business coaching
- $3K in Google Cloud Credits
- All participants will become a part of the BGV Cohort with access to resources and exclusive updates
APPLYING DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY PLACED IN THE COMPETITION.
People from all ethnicities, cultures and gender identities may attend BGV Pitch Competitions. However, ONLY Black and Brown women founders are allowed to pitch. Everyone can attend, but women of color will win.