Important Dates

Official Start Date

Monday, October 11, 2021
5 - 7 pm MT via Zoom

Competition Date

The Preliminary Pitch Competition will take place on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 5-7 pm MT.

The top 4 finalists will pitch in the finals during Boise Entrepreneur Week, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Time TBD.

Daily Lesson Schedule

* Each lesson begins at 5 pm MT each day.

Monday, October 11: Overview + Problem Introduction

  • Meet the problem sponsors + industry partners

Tuesday, October 12: Lesson #1

  • Problem Statement Slide & Solution Slide for Pitch Deck

  • Minimal Viable Products (MVP)

  • Meet your team's mentor

Wednesday, October 13: Lesson #2

  • Target Market Slide for Pitch Deck

Thursday, October 14: Lesson #3

  • Teams & Next Steps for Pitch Deck

Friday, October 15: Lesson #4

  • Pitching Best Practices

  • Pitch Practice

Saturday, October 16:

  • Optional Office Hours

Sunday, October 17:

  • Optional Office Hours

Monday, October 18:

  • Optional pitch practice mid-day. Details TBD.

  • Preliminary Pitch Competition (5 pm MT)