Here's a Pitch Competition in search of Women Entrepreneurs trying to solve World's Most Pressing Problems
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At a time like this, investors and companies are organizing women pitch sessions for budding female entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas.
One of them, Pitch with Purpose - a pitch competition for women entrepreneurs leading high-growth, scalable businesses supporting the resolution of the world's most pressing problems - is finally here.
It is the world's only purpose-based pitch competition for women-led businesses in support of the
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Here’s how you can apply:
You can submit entries online here. Applications are open to any business with at least one female founder or female CEO, and in operation for at least 12 months.
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Jugdement criterion
Companies will be judged on scalability, impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, innovation of product/service, strength of team and overall presentation.
What will you take away from here:
The three finalists of the competition will be invited to present a live pitch in front of an audience of successful founders, investors and media at
- The winning pitch will receive a comprehensive awards package designed to accelerate scalability and social impact: Cash prize on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and Guggenheim Partners; Technology offerings, courtesy of Dell; Admission into the Circular Board accelerator for women entrepreneurs; Mentorship, media feature(s) and an executive styling session.
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- The two remaining finalists will each receive $2,500.- Five semi-finalists will also win entry into Circular Summit with a VIP Experience to be attended by investors and featured speakers like Cherie Blair, Cherie Blair Foundation founder; Sheila Marcelo, Care.com founder and CEO, Jessica Herrin, Stella & Dot founder and CEO; Melanie Whelan, Soul Cycle founder and CEO, and other leading entrepreneurs.
FYI - The deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2017, so what are you waiting for?!
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