Titan Fast Pitch Finals 2023
The finals for the Titan Fast Pitch are scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
If you would like to attend the finals as an audience member, please register today.
Registration for 2023 Has Ended
Registration for the 2023 Titan Fast Pitch has now closed and we are thrilled to announce that we have over 300 student participants from local middle schools, high schools, and universities who submitted investment pitches! This marks the most ever online submissions in Titan Fast Pitch history. Thank you to everyone who has participated so far!
We will announce the finalists for the Titan Fast Pitch on Monday, November 3.
Changing the World through Social Enterprise
Changing the World through Social Enterprise demonstrates how business can be a force for positive change in the world by integrating social and environmental goals into core operations. Changing the World through Social Enterprise is about harnessing the power of entrepreneurship and commerce to create a more just, sustainable and equitable society. Social enterprises include companies like TOMS, which donates a pair of shoes for each one sold, and Patagonia, which promotes environmental sustainability while manufacturing outdoor clothing.
Pitch Your Startup Concept & Win Scholarships!
At the Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, Fullerton, we are committed to helping students realize their entrepreneurial dreams. We believe that every student has the potential to create a successful business, and we challenge you to take the first step towards making that belief a reality by participating in the Titan Fast Pitch competition.
Whether you’re a current middle school, high school, or community college/university student, the Titan Fast Pitch is your chance to showcase your business concept to a panel of judges and potentially win prize money to help turn your idea into reality. In just 90 seconds, you’ll have the opportunity to make your pitch and impress our judges with your creativity, passion, and vision.
To participate in the Titan Fast Pitch, simply read through the information on our website and submit your pitch using the instructions provided. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from refining your idea to delivering a winning pitch. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your entrepreneurial vision to life!
Making A Social Impact: What is Social Entrepreneurship?
Social Entrepreneurship is an approach to solving social problems that uses entrepreneurial principles to create innovative and sustainable solutions. Unlike traditional charity or philanthropy, social entrepreneurship seeks to address the root causes of social issues, rather than just treating their symptoms. This is achieved by applying business principles to social problems, such as using market mechanisms to create sustainable and self-sufficient solutions.
Social entrepreneurs are individuals or organizations that identify a social problem and create a business model that generates revenue, while at the same time addresses that problem. By taking a sustainable, market-based approach to social issues, social entrepreneurship has the potential to make a long-term, meaningful impact in a variety of areas, such as poverty, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
At the Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, Fullerton, we believe that social entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for creating a better world. That’s why we provide education, resources, and support to aspiring social entrepreneurs, helping them to turn their ideas into sustainable and impactful ventures. Whether you are a student, a community member, or an established entrepreneur, we invite you to join us in creating positive change through social entrepreneurship.
Scholarships
College/University Scholarships
1st Place: $3,000 Cash Scholarship
One Hour with intellectual property attorney Justin Sanders ($300 value)
Residency at CSUF Startup Incubator ($5,000 value)
One Month 24/6 marketing consulting and Five Session “CWM Mentor Secrets to Success” mentee coaching course with College Web Mentor CEO Rudy Chavarria ($4500 value)
One Hour consultation with entity formation attorney Stephen LaCount ($350 value)
One Hour session with SEO Consultant Jason Khoo ($750 value)
2nd Place: $2,000 Cash Scholarship
One Hour with intellectual property attorney Justin Sanders ($300 value)
Residency at CSUF Startup Incubator ($5,000 value)
One Month 24/6 marketing consulting and Five Session “CWM Mentor Secrets to Success” mentee coaching course with College Web Mentor CEO Rudy Chavarria ($4500 value)
One Hour consultation with entity formation attorney Stephen LaCount ($350 value)
One Hour session with SEO Consultant Jason Khoo ($750 value)
3rd Place: $1,500 Cash Scholarship
One Hour with intellectual property attorney Justin Sanders ($300 value)Residency at CSUF Startup Incubator ($5,000 value)
One Month 24/6 marketing consulting and Five Session “CWM Mentor Secrets to Success” mentee coaching course with College Web Mentor CEO Rudy Chavarria ($4500 value)
One Hour consultation with entity formation attorney Stephen LaCount ($350 value)
4th Place: $1,000 Cash Scholarship
One Hour with intellectual property attorney Justin Sanders ($300 value)
Residency at CSUF Startup Incubator ($5,000 value)
One Month 24/6 marketing consulting and Five Session “CWM Mentor Secrets to Success” mentee coaching course with College Web Mentor CEO Rudy Chavarria ($4500 value)
One Hour consultation with entity formation attorney Stephen LaCount ($350 value)
High School Scholarships
1st Place: $1,000 Cash Scholarship
2nd Place: $750 Cash Scholarship
3rd Place: $500 Cash Scholarship
4th Place: $250 Cash Scholarship
Middle School Scholarships
1st Place: $500 Cash Scholarship
2nd Place: $400 Cash Scholarship
3rd Place: $300 Cash Scholarship
4th Place: $250 Cash Scholarship
Resources
Titan Fast Pitch Flyer | https://bit.ly/TFP_2023_Flyer
Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video (College/High School version) | Titan Fast Pitch Boot Camp with Dr Atul Teckchandani – YouTube
Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video (Middle School version) | Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Video for Middle School Students
Titan Fast Pitch Bootcamp Worksheet | https://bit.ly/TFP_Bootcamp_Handout
The 90 Second Business Pitch
Why 90 seconds?
We give you 90 seconds because that’s about the amount of time you have when you first meet someone to get them interested in your concept. Whether your concept is for a business or a non-profit, what matters most is that it is addressing something that can have a positive impact on the world.
What should be included in the 90-second pitch?
An effective pitch should have three sections: the problem you are addressing, your solution to that problem, and the overall business opportunity.
The problem you are addressing
When we review pitches, we look for entrepreneurs who have identified a real problem that needs addressing. Ideally, the entrepreneur has talked about the issue with many people or has experienced the problem personally.
Your solution to that problem
Once you have identified a problem, you need to come up with a solution and be able to explain it clearly and simply. Your solution should adequately address the problem you have identified and be doable.
The opportunity
Now that you have explained the problem and your solution, you need to communicate the overall opportunity. If you are proposing a business, talk about the number of people who would buy your product or service. If your concept is for a non-profit, talk about how many people you can have a positive impact on. Explain why you are the right fit for this opportunity and how you plan on leveraging your resources to start and grow your business.
General tips
Pitches that do better are made by people who are confident and passionate about their concepts. For the preliminary round, record your pitch as many times as you like to get the perfect delivery. For the finals round, practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the more relaxed, natural, and confident you will sound in person.
Titan Fast Pitch Boot Camp Video
For notes from the Titan Fast Pitch Boot Camp, please go here: https://csufentrepreneurship.com/titan-fast-pitch-boot-camp-resources-to-help-you-give-a-winning-business-pitch/ (Opens in a new window)
Rules for 90 second pitch
- Since the Preliminary Round is a virtual competition, you can record your pitch as many times as you like in order to get the perfect delivery (You will still only submit one video, the best one).
- Pitches should be in the format of a face-to-face pitch.
- 90 second maximum for pitches
- Please make your video upload either public (everyone can see it) or unlisted (only people with the link will be able to see it) but do not make it private (only you will be able to see a video that is private)
- No PowerPoint slides, poster boards, white boards, CGI, music, screengrabs, etc.
- One continuous take, no editing
- If you are pitching as a team (we recommend 2 max because of the 90 second time limit) then you and your teammates can participate in the video and presentation.
- Handheld and wearable props and prototypes are acceptable
- All participants must be current students and should be able to produce a valid student ID or prove in some other way that they are currently a student (this will be checked for all finalists)
- The competition is open to all current university (including community college and masters/PhD students), high school, and middle school students
Sponsors
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch Diamond Sponsor
US Bank
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch Platinum Sponsor
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch Gold Sponsors
Black Family Trust
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch Gold Sponsors
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch In-kind Sponsor
Justin Sanders – Intellectual Property Attorney
Hosts
Miscellaneous
The finals for this event will be recorded. Film, Pictures, Audio, and All participants, audience members, judges, and hosts may end up in video or still media.
[Note: This page is subject to change without notice. Please check back to make sure that you are getting the most up to date information on the Titan Fast Pitch competition. All rules are subject to change without notification at the discretion of the Titan Fast Pitch hosts.]
Past News and Events
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