First G60 Youth Pitch Competition Scheduled for May 2
You knew this was inevitable, right?
Those paying attention to the tech entrepreneur scene in the state over the past couple of years surely have noticed those upstart high-school students pitching startup ideas and -- gasp -- even launching them.
High-school kids have participated in Startup Weekends, launched their own high-school version and held their own competitions.
(We're looking at you, Noble Impact.)
Youth entrepreneurs indeed are a thing now, and Arkansas' own G60 pitch contest is hopping on the train.
(Seriously, a look in the Arkansas Business archive reveals too many stories and items to link them all, but the Noble link above will help provide an idea of what we mean.)
The first-ever G60 Youth competition will run Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Startup Junkie at Centerspace on the square in Fayetteville.
It's open to all students in grades 9-12, and you can register here.
Good stuff. Event details below from Startup Junkie:
The G60 Youth Pitch Contest is an event created to promote entrepreneurship, improve communication skills, and to increase creativity and innovation for young students with a desire to become entrepreneurial.
Contestants: Open to students from 9th to 12th grade that attends high schools in Arkansas. No slides. No notes. Come pitch your story and seize some startup glory in 60 seconds or less. Attendees will be angel investors, business leaders, community supporters, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to have a great time!!
PRIZES!!!! Two $500 prizes will be given. $500 will be awarded by audience vote, and the second $500 will be awarded by judges vote. More details on the event here: http://www.g60contest.com/
Come on out and have a great time!!!! Contestants & Guests please register here.
CONTESTANTS MUST SIGN UP NO LATER THAN April 24 @ 9am. Only one-60 second pitch per contestant is allowed.