Starting today through Saturday, September 29th, we’re teaming up with GeekWire to help us find the best one-sentence pitch in Seattle. The Startup Pitch Competition is open to any Seattle-area entrepreneur; simply submit your one-sentence pitch in the comment thread of this post.
The top pitch will earn free admission to the upcoming Autumn Seattle Founder Institute, where Founders have access to top-notch mentors from around the world and receive invaluable feedback to help launch the next best technology startup. In addition to that prize, those who have the top five submissions will be invited to join GeekWire on-stage at the Crocodile Cafe Oct. 23 for the GeekWire Meetup and Elevator Pitch.
So why are we limiting you to only one sentence? According to Adeo, “Getting a one sentence pitch right is challenging. As a Founder, you will pitch your business hundreds of times to cofounder prospects, to partners, to team members and to investors. You need to grab the listener’s attention quickly, so being able to explain your idea in one sentence is critical.”
Submissions will be judged by Adeo Ressi; Seattle entrepreneur Dan Shapiro; Hark co-founder David Aronchick; GeekWire’s Rebecca Lovell; and Founder Institute’s Dave Parker. The winners will be announced on GeekWire sometime next week, so be sure to check back to see who’s pitch reigned supreme.
Read the full article on GeekWire to get more info and valuable tips on perfecting your pitch, and of course, don’t forget your Secret Sauce.
