From week 3, every Friday, the Startups pitch in front of a panel of two to three investors. Each panel listens to approximately 8 Startups and then offers them instant feedback.
This activity usually takes 3-4 hours. During the first two weeks, Startups work on validating their idea. However, from week 3 the Startups really start showing great progress and their work starts to become particularly interesting for the panelists and investors.
During Pitch Slams, there will be 2 blocks separated by a 5-minute break. All startup members are expected to attend the session from the beginning of their pitching block. That means, if you pitch during the first block, all team members are expected to stay until the break. If you are in the second block, all the startup members pitching in the block should enter the session after the break and stay until the end of the session.
Pitch Slam Schedules will be published below weekly by Wednesday. Weekly Pitch content will change and increase as the weeks progress, so remember to carefully read all details and check the feedback sheets.
Review the Pitch Slam Guide to understand the process and best prepare for the panels!
January 17th, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
This panel accounts for 10% of your overall grade
AT THE LAST MINUTE, SOME PANELLISTS AND STARTUPS LOCATION MAY VARY DUE TO CHANGES IN THEIR AVAILABILITY.
The IMBA Team will be on campus in the rooms listed to support teams and panellists
Feedback Criteria for Week 3: HERE
January 24th, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
This panel accounts for 15% of your overall grade
AT THE LAST MINUTE, SOME PANELLISTS AND STARTUPS LOCATION MAY VARY DUE TO CHANGES IN THEIR AVAILABILITY.
The IMBA Team will be on campus in the rooms listed to support teams and panellists
Feedback Criteria for Week 4: HERE
January 30rd, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
THESE PITCH PANELS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE PAPER PAVILLION IN SERRANO 99
This panel accounts for 20% of your overall grade
AT THE LAST MINUTE, SOME PANELLISTS AND STARTUPS LOCATION MAY VARY DUE TO CHANGES IN THEIR AVAILABILITY.
The IMBA Team will be on campus in the rooms listed to support teams and panellists
Feedback Criteria for week 5: HERE