The Cardinal Challenge will showcase teams’ presentation savvy in two formats: Business Plan Presentation and Fast Pitch.
Business Plan Presentation
During the Saturday morning sessions, up to three teams will participate in four tracks of Business Plan Presentation competition. Conducted simultaneously, the four tracks will include 15 minutes for each presentation followed by up to 20 minutes of Q & A from the judges.
Based on the judges’ selections, each track will produce one winner, with four 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
A fifth team of judges will score the finals. The finals will feature 15-minute presentations followed by 20-minute Q & A by the judges.
Winners will be announced at the Saturday Night Celebration.
Fast Pitch
Teams not selected for the finals will participate in the Fast Pitch competition.
The Fast 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 Fast Pitches will be judged on their passion, completeness, relevance and style.
Winners will be announced at the Saturday Night Celebration.
The Challenge Format 
