Make Your Idea Unforgettable
Ten weeks → one stage → real investors. Pitch Night is the capstone of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship course. Every founder presents a crisp, investor-ready pitch, receives targeted feedback, and competes for the top score—and an unforgettable prize.
What Pitch Night Is
A fast-paced showcase where founders deliver a clear business story backed by a Lean Business Canvas. Judges are active investors who score each pitch and share candid feedback you can use immediately.
Judging Criteria
Strength of the Business Idea
- Problem clarity & customer validation
- Market size & competitive insight
- Revenue model & scalability
Presentation & Delivery
- Story flow, clarity, and timing
- Confidence & executive presence
- Audience engagement & Q&A
Pitch Materials
- Clean, visual slide deck
- Concise one-pager
- Lean Business Canvas
Grand Prize: 4 Days / 3 Nights at Grandy Cove (Outer Banks, NC)
Earn the top score and celebrate with a soundfront getaway at Grandy Cove—a third-floor condo in a private, gated community overlooking Currituck Sound near Kitty Hawk. Pet-friendly, high-speed fiber internet, and designed for relaxation or focused planning.
- Serene balcony views of the sound
- Fully equipped kitchen & 65″ smart TV
- Access to fishing dock, boat launch & boat slips
- Minutes from beaches & OBX attractions
Prize notes: Lodging only; travel not included. Dates subject to availability.