1. New Venture Competition 2018
Practice Pitch Night
April 24, 2018

2. Poster Boards
Final poster (file) MUST be delivered to Sarah by Tues, Apr 24, 4PM
If you want MAPS.com to print your poster for you
MAPS.com logo must be included on one of the corners
Logo can be found in the Google box
Size: 36” x 48” or smaller, landscape or portrait
Embed all fonts and graphics into your mock-up (min. 300 dpi res)
Convert to high resolution pdf format for submission
Recommend white background with min 1/2 inch border
Posters will delivered to TMP by Tuesday 3/1 for inspection
Can pick up, or have TMP bring to Fair

3. Poster Boards & Exhibits: Special Requests
If you have a special request for your exhibit, please see Sarah to make sure we can accommodate
No special requests honored after tonight
Examples:
Product demonstrations
Anything requiring additional space or resources

4. New Venture Fair – the details (again)
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 in Corwin Pavilion
5:30PM start time
Set-up will begin at 3:30PM
Get there early, set-up, have some food…
Tradeshow format
See Sarah if you have a special requirement for your exhibit
Judged by the public
Will end at approximately 7:30 or 8:00PM

5. New Venture Fair A unique learning experience Act professionally
Potential to meet mentors / future investors (see me!)
Networking opportunity with the local business community
Potential employment?
Act professionally
Dress appropriately
Be on time
Be prepared

6. Rules and Disclosure Form
All team members must sign disclosure form for official acceptance into the NV Fair
Student standing, prior funding, faculty approval, IP release, etc…
Community will judge the Fair to help determine NVC finalists
NFC Finals Prizes
Estimate $30,000 to $40,000 total cash prizes
Categories to be determined
Usually a $$ cap any one team can win
5 to 6 finalists advance

7. Criterion for Judging / Advancing to Finals
Quality of the product / service
Clear value proposition, product differentiation, market disruption
Strength & clarity of the business model
Clarity around customer segments, distribution channels
Revenue stream / cost structure attractive and easy to understand
Market opportunity / scalability
Market defined and quantified, attractive, competition identified
Ability for the business to grow / expand
Quality of the team
Qualifications, domain knowledge, experience
Overall attractiveness of the venture and submission materials

8. “G2” Summer Launchpad
Eight-week program focused on product commercialization and business launch
Go to market strategies & tactics
Operations and metrics
Selling & marketing fundamentals
Legal formation / IP strategy
Financial systems / raising capital
Applications accepted starting May 1
The Garage will be home to the G2 Summer Launchpad
The G2 is an accelerator program designed to facilitate the transition from the academic environment to the real world, where the focus (of the startups) moves from idea creation and business model development, to product commercialization and business launch
The G2 program is sponsored by the Goleta Entrepreneurial Magnet (GEM),

9. Event Schedule – Mandatory
Practice NV Fair Tues, April 24 (ESB 1001) 7PM
Financial Forecasting & Legal office hours - TBD
New Venture Fair Weds, May 2 (Corwin) 5:30PM
NVC finalists announced Mon, May 7
Investor Pitch Practice Week of May 14 (Garage)
“Shark Tank” Practice Event Tues, May 22 (Loc: TBD) 6PM (Prizes)
NVC Finals Thurs, May 24 (Corwin) 3PM (1PM)
Gauchos in Tech Event Weds, May 30 (SF – TBD)

10. Objectives for Tonight
Mentors – provide feedback:
Opening
The business pitch
Knowledge of the business
Feedback on poster board
Teams
Look for themes
Practice different approaches
Edit your board and your pitches

11. Any Questions?