EVC Programs

Tepper 90-Second Challenge

The 90-Second Challenge is an opportunity for EVC members to compete while practicing their “elevator pitch” for a venture.   The competition is a learning forum in which participants have 90 seconds to “sell” an idea to judges. Pitches are generally related to a new venture, not exclusively. The 90-second challenge is a great opportunity for members to prepare for the Tepper Business Plan Competition.

 A cash prize is awarded to the winner of the competition.

 For more information, please contact Pamela Bush.  

Program Date: Mini 3

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Tepper Business Plan Competition

The Tepper Business Plan Competition is an annual event where participating students compete as entrepreneurs pitching a business plan to potential investors. Teams must submit a business plan prior to the competition and then have about 10 minutes to make their pitch to judges.

Competitors are evaluated based on the following performance criteria: 

• Viability of the venture
• Presentation
• Written business plan

The winner of the competition receives a cash prize and advances on to Tepper’s McGinnis Venture Competition.

For more information, please contact Pamela Bush.

Program Date: Mini 3

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VCIC - Venture Capital Investment Competition

In the Tepper VCIC competition, participating club members take on the role of Venture Capitalist and evaluate opportunities to invest in early stage ventures.    The competition is an opportunity for

• Entrepreneurs to experience the deal evaluation process from the perspective of a VC
• MBAs pursuing careers opportunities in venture capital or private equity

Teams of up to 5 students compete for cash prizes and an opportunity to compete in regional and national VCIC competitions.

For more information, please contact Pamela Bush.

Program Date: Mini 3

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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Series

The Swartz Entprepreneurship Bootcamp continues!  Throughout the academic year, the EVC continues to build on the foundations established over the summer. The EVC will announce the specific sessions in early Mini 1 2008.

For more information, please contact Brian Lappin.

Program Date: Throughout Mini 1 and Mini 2