How to Pitch Workshop - Prepare for the 2024 Libro Business Plan Challenge

This workshop will help prepare you to create the best pitch video possible for Round 1 of the 2024 Libro Business Plan Challenge.

We will cover:

1. What the judges want to see and not see in the video.
2. How you will be scored.
3. How to make a great pitch.
4. How to make a great pitch video.
5. Examples of pitches from the past.
6. Resources available to you.

About the Libro Business Plan Challenge:

The Libro Business Plan Challenge invites all current Fanshawe College students to showcase their entrepreneurial prowess by pitching their groundbreaking ideas and business plans to a panel of industry professionals. This collaboration between LEAP Junction, the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business, and Libro Credit Union allows participants to compete for over $4000 in cash and in-kind prizes that could catapult their business dreams or alleviate student financial demands.

How The Challenge Works:

📹 Part 1: Create and Submit Your Video Pitch

• Contestants are required to submit a pre-recorded 5-minute video pitch, introducing and detailing their business concept by February 23rd, 2024.​
• A distinguished panel of judges will meticulously review all submissions and select the 10 finalists by March 1st, 2024, advancing them to the next round.

🎙️ Part 2: The Live Presentation

• To ensure participants are well-prepared for this pivotal moment, pitch coaching sessions will be provided from March 11th to March 22nd, 2024.
• The top 10 contenders will participate in a live 10-minute business plan presentation before a panel of 3-5 industry professionals on March 26th, 2024.

To learn more about the challenge visit https://www.leapjunction.ca/libro-bp-challenge