Important Dates

Official Start Date

Monday, September 27, 2021
5 - 7 pm MT via Zoom

Competition Date

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

The top 3 teams from each track 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, September 27: Overview + Problem Introduction

  • Meet the problem sponsors + industry partners

Tuesday, September 28: Lesson #1

  • Problem Statement Slide for Pitch Deck

  • Meet your team's mentor

Wednesday, September 29: Lesson #2

  • Minimal Viable Products (MVP)

Thursday, September 30: Lesson #3

  • Solutions Slide for Pith Deck

Friday, October 1: Lesson #4

  • Target Market Slide for Pitch Deck

Saturday, October 2:

  • Optional Office Hours

Sunday, October 3:

  • Optional Office Hours

Monday, October 4: Lesson #5

  • Revenue Model Slide for Pitch Deck

Tuesday, October 5: Lesson #6

  • Best Practices for Pitch Competitions

Wednesday, October 6: Pitch Practice

  • Final Pitch Practice in Breakout Rooms

  • Mentors will attend

Thursday, October 7: Preliminary Pitch Competition

  • Judges composed of industry sponsors and partners, and community leaders