The Cardinal Challenge will showcase teams’ presentation savvy in two formats: Business Plan Presentation and Elevator Pitch.
Business Plan Presentation
During the Saturday morning sessions, up to four teams will participate in three tracks of Business Plan Presentation competition. Conducted simultaneously, the three tracks will include 20 minutes for each presentation followed by up to 15 minutes of Q & A.
Based on the judges’ selections, each track will produce one winner, with three teams competing in the afternoon finals. Judges will score each team on their written business plan and their oral presentation.
* Written plan judging factors include, but are not limited to:
- Executive Summary
- Market Analysis
- Product or Service
- Operating Strategy
- Critical Risks
- Pro-forma Financials
- Company Overview
- Uses of Funds
- Offering
* Oral presentation judging factors include, but are not limited to:
- Presentation Creativity
- Concept Viability
- Business Plan
- Visual Aids
Three teams of judges will score the preliminary presentations. A fourth team of judges will score the finals. The finals will feature 20-minute presentations followed by 15-minute Q & A.
Winners will be announced at the Saturday Night Celebration.
Elevator Pitch
Teams not selected for the finals will participate in the Elevator Pitch competition.
The Elevator Pitch competition gives one member of each non-finalist team the opportunity to present their concept to the judges in 60 seconds.
Made without visual aids or follow-up Q&A, the Elevator Pitches will be judged on their passion, completeness, relevance and style.
Winners will be announced at the Saturday Night Celebration.
The Challenge 
