Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Demo Day Details!
Demo Day is Saturday, July 15th!
After our three week accelerator-styled program, our Entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a live audience and panel of judges. The top 5 teams will have the opportunity to earn cash prizes. Please join us for a day of competition and celebration!
The EventBrite page contains information concerning parking and lunch details. Make sure you have reserved your seats - seating is limited and we have also used this number to determine the amount of food to order for lunch. We hope the lunch break will be a great time for you to socialize with your entrepreneur. We do hope you enjoy this time!
The EventBrite page contains information concerning parking and lunch details. Make sure you have reserved your seats - seating is limited and we have also used this number to determine the amount of food to order for lunch. We hope the lunch break will be a great time for you to socialize with your entrepreneur. We do hope you enjoy this time!
Event Information
Demo Day
For more information, visit the event page on Eventbrite.
Demo Day will be broadcasted live using Facebook Live! For family members that can't attend - please spread the word! It will stream from the Governor's School for Entrepreneur's Page.
Demo Day will be broadcasted live using Facebook Live! For family members that can't attend - please spread the word! It will stream from the Governor's School for Entrepreneur's Page.
When?
Saturday, Jul 15, 2017, 10:00 AM
Where?
Transylvania University, North Broadway, Lexington, KY, United States
What is a Pitch Event?
A Pitch Event is similar in style to what most know as Shark Tank. It is a competition! Because it is a competition, the top 5 teams will not be announced until near the end of the event. Teams will get 10 minutes to pitch, and then there will be a 5 minute Q + A session with the judges. Our judges for the event will have backgrounds in Entrepreneurship. Your attendance is required for the length of the day. Demo Day will run around 4 hours, not including the break for lunch. This is also why we are adamant about starting at 10 AM.
The Top 5 teams will be invited to participate in the SPARK Ignite pitch event, located in Lexington, Kentucky. SPARK , previously known as the Lexington Venture Club, is hosted by Commerce Lexington. Here, the first place team will be awarded $750 and the second place team will be awarded $250. It is an honor to be invited to this event - and is a great networking opportunity for the E's.
The SPARK event is Wednesday, July 19th. We will provide the Top 5 teams with more detail concerning the SPARK event at the conclusion of Demo Day. To learn more, click the link below.
We have created a discount code for GSE parents. On the Eventbrite page, click on “Enter promotional code” and enter the code GSEPARENT17. This discount rate will be automatically applied to the price. Entrance fee for parents will be $25.00.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2017-spark-celebrating-young-entrepreneurs-in-the-bluegrass-tickets-35183629182
The Top 5 teams will be invited to participate in the SPARK Ignite pitch event, located in Lexington, Kentucky. SPARK , previously known as the Lexington Venture Club, is hosted by Commerce Lexington. Here, the first place team will be awarded $750 and the second place team will be awarded $250. It is an honor to be invited to this event - and is a great networking opportunity for the E's.
The SPARK event is Wednesday, July 19th. We will provide the Top 5 teams with more detail concerning the SPARK event at the conclusion of Demo Day. To learn more, click the link below.
We have created a discount code for GSE parents. On the Eventbrite page, click on “Enter promotional code” and enter the code GSEPARENT17. This discount rate will be automatically applied to the price. Entrance fee for parents will be $25.00.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2017-spark-celebrating-young-entrepreneurs-in-the-bluegrass-tickets-35183629182
Moving Out and Order of Pitches
The E's will move out from 8 AM to 10 AM on Saturday. We encourage you to get here sooner than later, because we will begin at 10 AM in Carrick Theatre. We will have a check out station set up in the lobby of Bassett. Here, E's will turn in their room keys and will also receive an envelope. Inside will be instructions on how to retrieve high school credit for the work they have completed at GSE. E's must pitch in Carrick to be eligible for high school credit and the scholarship opportunities GSE represents - view this as their final.
E's will learn more about the order of their pitches on Wednesday. We do recognize that families are coming from all over the state, but in order for pitch day to run smoothly and as planned we will begin promptly at 10 AM. Please ensure that you are here on time. Out of respect for the E's presenting, attendees will not be allowed to enter during pitches. Families traveling from afar - we do encourage you to consider making hotel reservations in Lexington on Friday night or a city that's closer just for your benefit, but understand that this isn't always an option. Thank you for understanding!
E's will learn more about the order of their pitches on Wednesday. We do recognize that families are coming from all over the state, but in order for pitch day to run smoothly and as planned we will begin promptly at 10 AM. Please ensure that you are here on time. Out of respect for the E's presenting, attendees will not be allowed to enter during pitches. Families traveling from afar - we do encourage you to consider making hotel reservations in Lexington on Friday night or a city that's closer just for your benefit, but understand that this isn't always an option. Thank you for understanding!
We will begin promptly at 10 AM.
10 AM - Welcome
10:15 AM - Pitches Begin ( Pitches 1 - 7)
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Pitches 8 - 15
3:00 PM - Keynote Speaker
3:15 PM - Award Ceremony
3:30 PM - Conclusion of GSE 2017
10 AM - Welcome
10:15 AM - Pitches Begin ( Pitches 1 - 7)
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Pitches 8 - 15
3:00 PM - Keynote Speaker
3:15 PM - Award Ceremony
3:30 PM - Conclusion of GSE 2017