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The Elevator Competition, Wake Forest - Sometimes two minutes is all the time you have in the cutthroat business world. Now in its 9th year, this competition gives MBA students a two-minute elevator ride in which to pitch ideas to venture capitalists. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes could be awarded to the winners.
SIOnCampus.com, March 28, 2008 Big Plans on Campus
These entrepreneurs used business plan competitions to supercharge their companies. What they learned, and what you can learn from them.
BusinessWeek 2004 How to Win Big and Get Ahead Fast
Once academic exercises for eggheads, college business-plan contests now offer competitors the chance to win sizeable chunks of cash and launch a business. No surprise: Entrepreneurs have begun to horn in on the action.
Inc. Magazine, September, 2003 Elevator Competition
Every spring, biz students ride an elevator to get face time with a venture capitalist to sell a business.
NPR's Marketplace, April 21, 2003 Movin' On Up
Two winning teams of MBA students get a rise out of vying for investors' attentions.
Entrepreneur Magazine, September, 2002 Learn by Pitching
Business plan competitions and venture forums might be nerve-racking, but they can also get you the cash you need.
Entrepreneurs Start-Ups Magazine, June, 2001 Handing Off
Rutgers center gives up football for business pursuits
CNN Sports Illustrated, May 16, 2001 Pitch Your Idea in 28 Floors or Less
Business Week, March 26, 2001
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