Pull Up & Pitch

Donor: Black Girl Ventures

About: Pull Up & Pitch is an innovative pitch competition designed to bring business pitching to local neighborhoods, focusing on normalizing the process, creating visibility for innovative ideas, supporting small business revitalization, and educating the public on financial management. This fast-paced, two-round competition allows underrepresented founders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to deliver a 60-second elevator pitch to access monetary grants and grow their businesses on the spot. The event aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools and confidence to pitch their ideas effectively and secure funding.

Focus:
– Business pitching
– Innovative ideas
– Small business revitalization
– Financial management education
– Entrepreneurship
– Community engagement
– Grant funding

Region: Philadelphia

Eligibility:
– Must register through Eventbrite
– No fee to pitch

Benefits:
– Round 1:
– One thumbs-up: $200
– Two thumbs-up: $250
– Three thumbs-up: $500
– Round 2:
– 1st place: $10,000
– 2nd place: $3,000
– 3rd place: $2,000
– Additional perks from partners

Terms:
– Pitch competition: An event where entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of judges with the goal of securing funding or other forms of support.
– Elevator pitch: A brief, persuasive speech that summarizes a business idea or product, typically lasting no more than a few minutes.
– Monetary grants: Financial awards given to entrepreneurs to support the development and growth of their businesses.
– Underrepresented founders: Entrepreneurs from groups that are historically underrepresented in business and entrepreneurship, such as women, people of color, and individuals from low-income backgrounds.
– Small business revitalization: The process of reviving and strengthening small businesses, often through financial support, mentorship, and other resources.
– Financial management: The process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities of a business or organization.
– Eventbrite: An online platform used for event management and ticketing.