Pitch Competition

ReMix Ideas Video Pitch Competition

Enter the ReMix Ideas Video Pitch Competition for a chance to win $5,000 and FREE technical assistance to grow your business.

Applying to the competition is a simple, three-step process:

1. Record a 3-minute or less video of your pitch.
2. Fill out the application form below.
3. Submit your video via Youtube to [email protected] by September 22.
4. Attend Black Founders Summit

*The winner will be announced at Black Founders Summit (https://blackfounderssummit.com/) on Thursday, October 5^th, 2023.

*In order to receive $5,000, the founder/CEO or representative from the company must be present.

To qualify for the pitch competition, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. You must be an owner of a Black-owned business
2. Be a for-profit business
3. Registered in the State of Arkansas
4. Operated for at least 12 months.
5. You must be at least 18 years old

Judging Criteria

6. Bold Idea: What problem does the business solve?
7. Business Model: Is the business model viable? Has the revenue model been defined?
8. Scalability: Does the business model scalable? How large is the addressable market?
9. Innovative: What makes the business unique or different?
10. Execution: Does the founder has skills, commitment, and experiences to execute the proposed business model?
11. Pitch Presentation: How well did the presenter convey the idea?
12. Impact: What is the potential impact of the idea to the community?

Don’t miss the deadline: You must submit your application and video by September 22.

 

To apply, please complete and submit the form below:

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Race *Native American or Alaskan NativeNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderAsianWhiteBlack or African American

Gender *MaleFemale

How Did You Hear About Us? *

FriendSocial MediaBusiness OwnerRemix Web SiteOther ClientEducational InstitutionLocal Economic Development OfficialChamber of CommerceMagazine/NewspaperWord of MouthTelevision/RadioInternet (specify below)Other (specify below)

Additional Details

Date Business Founded *

Have your registered your business? *YesNo

Business Name *

Type of Business (Choose Primary Categories) *

ServiceRetailWholesaleManufacturerReal EstateFood ServicesFinance & InsuranceArts & EntertainmentEducational ServicesOther

Number of Employees *

What is the legal entity of your business? *

Sole ProprietorshipS-CorporationCorporationLLCPartnershipOther

Please provide a BRIEF description of your business or business idea *

How the fund would help support your business/idea (150 words max) *0 / 150

Describe your business, product, or service and what differentiates it from your competitors. *

What problems are you trying to solve? *

Describe your solution to the problem described above *

How does your company make money? *

How does your business support your community? *

Signature *

Date *

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