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Titan Fast Pitch 2024 - Entrepreneurs for Social Enterprise

Now is your time to be the change you know you can be!

If you are a current student in university, high school, or middle school all you need to do is record your 90 second business pitch and upload it to the page linked to below to enter the 12th annual Titan Fast Pitch competition.

Don't know what a 90 second pitch is? Scroll down for some great resources, instructions, and rules for the Titan Fast Pitch. And if you're still stuck you can always reach out to us directly at csufentrepreneurship@fullerton.edu for more information.

Submit Your Titan Fast Pitch Today!

The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. on October 15

Titan Fast Pitch Finals - November 9 from 1pm to 4pm

The Titan Fast Pitch Finals are in person at the CSUF Titan Student Union. To reserve your ticket to be in the audience, please go to the Eventbrite page.

Entrepreneurs for Social Enterprise

Social enterprises are organizations that focus on entrepreneurship with a strong emphasis on social impact. These companies aim to develop and scale businesses that generate profit while addressing social, environmental, or community challenges. Examples include TOMS, which donates a pair of shoes for every pair sold, and Patagonia, which promotes environmental sustainability by donating 1% of its sales to environmental organizations.

Pitch Your Startup Concept & Win Scholarships!

At the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship, we're dedicated to helping students turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. We believe every student has the potential to create a successful business, and the Titan Fast Pitch competition is your chance to take the first step.

Whether you're in middle school, high school, or college, the Titan Fast Pitch gives you the opportunity to showcase your business idea in just 90 seconds. Impress our judges with your creativity and vision, and you could win prize money to help bring your idea to life.

Ready to pitch? Read the rest of this page for details and submission instructions. We're here to support you every step of the way. Don't miss your chance to make your entrepreneurial vision a reality!

Support the Titan Fast Pitch!

If you're interested in sponsoring the Titan Fast Pitch, we’d love to hear from you! Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels to suit your budget and provide great exposure for your brand in our community. You can view the sponsorship flyer here.

We are also seeking items for our opportunity drawing (raffle). If you have items you'd like to donate, please reach out to us at csufentrepreneurship@fullerton.edu.

Scholarships

College/University Scholarships

1st Place: $3,000 Cash Scholarship

One Hour with intellectual property attorney Justin Sanders ($300 value)
Residency at CSUF Startup Incubator ($5,000 value)
One Month 24/6 marketing consulting and Five Session “CWM Mentor Secrets to Success” mentee coaching course with College Web Mentor CEO Rudy Chavarria ($4500 value)
One Hour consultation with entity formation attorney Stephen LaCount ($350 value)
One Hour session with SEO Consultant Jason Khoo ($750 value)

2nd Place: $2,000 Cash Scholarship

3rd Place: $1,500 Cash Scholarship

4th Place: $1,000 Cash Scholarship

High School Scholarships

1st Place: $1,000 Cash Scholarship

2nd Place: $750 Cash Scholarship

3rd Place: $500 Cash Scholarship

4th Place: $250 Cash Scholarship

Middle School Scholarships

1st Place: $500 Cash Scholarship

2nd Place: $400 Cash Scholarship

3rd Place: $300 Cash Scholarship

4th Place: $250 Cash Scholarship

Fan Favorite (open to all students)

$500 for the student or team of students who receive the most tickets, as voted by the audience.

[Note: Scholarships are subject to change.]

Resources

Titan Fast Pitch 2024 Flyer

Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video (College/High School version) | Titan Fast Pitch Boot Camp with Dr Atul Teckchandani – YouTube

Boot Camp PowerPoint and Worksheet

Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video (Middle School version) | Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video

2023 Winning Presentation at University level

The 90 Second Business Video Pitch

Why 90 seconds?

We give you 90 seconds because that's about the amount of time you have when you first meet someone to get them interested in your concept. Whether your concept is for a business or a non-profit, what matters most is that it is addressing something that can have a positive impact on the world.

What should be included in the 90-second pitch?

An effective pitch should have three sections: the problem you are addressing, your solution to that problem, and the overall business opportunity.

The problem you are addressing

When we review pitches, we look for entrepreneurs who have identified a real problem that needs addressing. Ideally, the entrepreneur has talked about the issue with many people or has experienced the problem personally.

Your solution to that problem

Once you have identified a problem, you need to come up with a solution and be able to explain it clearly and simply. Your solution should adequately address the problem you have identified and be doable.

The opportunity

Now that you have explained the problem and your solution, you need to communicate the overall opportunity. If you are proposing a business, talk about the number of people who would buy your product or service. If your concept is for a non-profit, talk about how many people you can have a positive impact on. Explain why you are the right fit for this opportunity and how you plan on leveraging your resources to start and grow your business.

General tips

Pitches that do better are made by people who are confident and passionate about their concepts. For the preliminary round, record your pitch as many times as you like to get the perfect delivery. For the finals round, practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the more relaxed, natural, and confident you will sound in person.

Rules for 90 Second Video Pitch

Recording
1. You can record your pitch multiple times to achieve the perfect delivery, but submit only one video (the best one).
Presentation Style
1. Deliver your pitch as if you are presenting in person.
2. Avoid using PowerPoint slides, poster boards, whiteboards, CGI, music, screengrabs, etc.
3. The video must be one continuous take with no editing.
Video Requirements
1. Maximum length: 90 seconds (videos longer than 90 seconds will be disqualified).
2. Upload the video to YouTube as either public or unlisted. Do not make it private.
Team Participation
1. Teams can have up to 2 members presenting. Both team members can participate in the video and presentation.
Props
1. Handheld and wearable props and prototypes are acceptable.
Eligibility
1. Open to all current university (including community college and master's/PhD students), high school, and middle school students.
2. All presenters must be current students and able to produce a valid student ID or provide other proof of enrollment (this will be checked for all finalists).
Rules are subject to change without notice

Hosts

Miscellaneous

The finals for this event will be recorded. Film, Pictures, Audio, and All participants, audience members, judges, and hosts may end up in video or still media.

[Note: This page is subject to change without notice. Please check back to make sure that you are getting the most up to date information on the Titan Fast Pitch competition. All rules are subject to change without notification at the discretion of the Titan Fast Pitch hosts.]