event prep
This page will provide all of the information you need to prepare for and deliver a quality pitch at the 4th annual LAUNCH RURAL NEVADA event!
How it works
The Launch Rural Nevada Pitch competition is an event that was developed to assist small business owners with pitch development and delivery, a crucial skill when establishing clientele and securing capital. Further, the program allows proprietors an opportunity to learn tips and tricks from local business leaders, network with new and established small business owners, and potentially secure prize money to assist with startup costs.
Once registered, you will be offered several online training and educations courses that are provided by Nevada’s premier business accelerator, StartupNV. The team at StartupNV will continue to mentor and assist with presentation content, slide design, and speech delivery ensuring that you’re ready to launch on pitch day. The four top contenders from each category will go on to pitch at the final event on November 3, 2023.
2023 online training education schedule
To prepare participants for this Launch Rural Nevada Rural Pitch Day, we will deploy series of online training, information sessions, and consultations to prepare you for you Pitch Day on November 3, 2023. Participation in these sessions is not required in order to participate in Pitch Day, but they can provide valuable advice and assistance to help you prepare your pitch.
AUGUST 1 - RECORDING 1:
(Will include Value Proposition, Questionnaire development and Concept Statement)
HOMEWORK: Value proposition, customer validation plan and questionnaire; collated results of interviews.
AUGUST 8 - LIVE SESSION 1:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: VALUE PROPOSITION AND CUSTOMER VALIDATION
AUGUST 15 - RECORDING 2:
HOMEWORK: Create cost analysis
AUGUST 22 - LIVE SESSION 2:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: QUESTIONS ABOUT COST ANALYSIS
AUGUST 29 - RECORDING 3:
SEPTEMBER 5 - LIVE SESSION 3:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: QUESTIONS ABOUT BMC & CUSTOMER VALIDATION
SEPTEMBER 12 - RECORDING 4:
HOMEWORK: Target market description, demographics and estimated market size.
SEPTEMBER 19 - LIVE SESSION 4:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: QUESTIONS ABOUT TAM, SAM, & SOM
SEPTEMBER 26 - RECORDING 5:
HOMEWORK: Create a pitch deck and script for your pitch
OCTOBER 3 - LIVE SESSION 5:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: PITCH DECK HELP
OCTOBER 10 - LIVE SESSION 6:
OFFICE HOURS NOON TO 1PM: PITCH QUESTIONS AND REVIEW
OCTOBER 13:
HOMEWORK: Complete and submit pitch deck
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY
OCTOBER 20:
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1:
PITCH PRACTICE FOR FINALISTS
NOVEMBER 2:
LIVE PITCH PRACTICE WITH FEEDBACK - GBCC & ONLINE
NOVEMBER 3:
LAUNCH DAY - PITCH COMPETITION - GBCC & ONLINE
Office Hours Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87491081453
( Meeting ID: 874 9108 1453 )
**Any questions about the content of the education or contest can be directed to: ruralnevadapitchday@gmail.com.