What is Road Pitch?
Road Pitch is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to make a business pitch to a group of experienced business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who travel the state the first week of August. Road Pitch was founded by FreshTracks - a venture capital and strategic resources provider for entrepreneurs. See the FreshTracks page for more details.
What’s the benefit of Road Pitch to entrepreneurs?
Through the assistance of Vermont Technical College and the VtSBDC, entrepreneurs will get assistance in defining and refining their business concept and business pitch. The Road Pitch business bikers will provide suggestions, feedback and perhaps connections to financial and technology resources.
When is the Randolph Road Pitch?
The Randolph Pitch will be held on August 3rd, 2017. Entrepreneurs should expect to commit from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Who will be the Road Pitch Bikers?
Last year, about 40 Business Bikers participated. This year’s list is being developed – we will post this information to our website as soon as we know.
Where will the Randolph Road Pitch held?
Randolph Road Pitch will be held at Vermont Tech’s Shape Fitness Center & Campus Center. There is plenty of parking. Refreshments will be provided. Here's a link to the campus map.
Who can pitch?
Entrepreneurs in the Randolph region who have scalable ideas and opportunities are encouraged to apply.
What is in a pitch?
Entrepreneurs have up to seven minutes to present their ideas and plans. Your pitch should include why your idea is great, unique, and scalable. You will receive coaching and pitch training by VTC and VtSBDC staff.
What’s the process and time commitment?
Submit your summary no later than June 30th by e-mail to VtSBDC’s Laurel Butler at [email protected].
Summaries will be reviewed and potential candidates will be informed of next steps by July 7th.
Selected candidates will have an opportunity to refine their business concepts into a professional business pitch with the help of experienced pitch professionals at a training session on Mon, July 10th in Randolph or Montpelier. Those moving forward to final pitch (on August 3rd) should plan to attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 20th in Randolph. (Time will be set once candidates are selected)
How can I apply to participate in Road Pitch?
Send this summary to the email address in the contact information below.
How can businesses and organizations help?
If your organization knows or works with entrepreneurs, please spread the word.
How can I get more information or apply?
Want to apply, or need more information? Click the appropriate button.
Road Pitch is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to make a business pitch to a group of experienced business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who travel the state the first week of August. Road Pitch was founded by FreshTracks - a venture capital and strategic resources provider for entrepreneurs. See the FreshTracks page for more details.
What’s the benefit of Road Pitch to entrepreneurs?
Through the assistance of Vermont Technical College and the VtSBDC, entrepreneurs will get assistance in defining and refining their business concept and business pitch. The Road Pitch business bikers will provide suggestions, feedback and perhaps connections to financial and technology resources.
When is the Randolph Road Pitch?
The Randolph Pitch will be held on August 3rd, 2017. Entrepreneurs should expect to commit from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Who will be the Road Pitch Bikers?
Last year, about 40 Business Bikers participated. This year’s list is being developed – we will post this information to our website as soon as we know.
Where will the Randolph Road Pitch held?
Randolph Road Pitch will be held at Vermont Tech’s Shape Fitness Center & Campus Center. There is plenty of parking. Refreshments will be provided. Here's a link to the campus map.
Who can pitch?
Entrepreneurs in the Randolph region who have scalable ideas and opportunities are encouraged to apply.
What is in a pitch?
Entrepreneurs have up to seven minutes to present their ideas and plans. Your pitch should include why your idea is great, unique, and scalable. You will receive coaching and pitch training by VTC and VtSBDC staff.
What’s the process and time commitment?
Submit your summary no later than June 30th by e-mail to VtSBDC’s Laurel Butler at [email protected].
Summaries will be reviewed and potential candidates will be informed of next steps by July 7th.
Selected candidates will have an opportunity to refine their business concepts into a professional business pitch with the help of experienced pitch professionals at a training session on Mon, July 10th in Randolph or Montpelier. Those moving forward to final pitch (on August 3rd) should plan to attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 20th in Randolph. (Time will be set once candidates are selected)
How can I apply to participate in Road Pitch?
Send this summary to the email address in the contact information below.
- Describe your concept and the market opportunity
- Describe your management team and their skills
- Identify how your concept is unique and satisfies a customer need or solves a customer problem
- Describe your business model and distribution strategy
- Identify your capital needs and its uses
How can businesses and organizations help?
If your organization knows or works with entrepreneurs, please spread the word.
How can I get more information or apply?
Want to apply, or need more information? Click the appropriate button.