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2021 NFTE St Louis: YEC Semi Finals Judging



Help a young person start their entrepreneurial journey to a better future. NFTE activates the entrepreneurial mindset and builds startup skills in youth from under-resourced communities to ensure their success and to create a more vibrant society. We rely on volunteers from the business and entrepreneurial community to bring real-world insights and expertise to the classroom experience. 

The culminating event of every NFTE program is the Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. You are invited to serve as a judge for this virtual business pitch competition event as a member of the NFTE entrepreneurial community.  We are looking for various members of the NFTE volunteer community to review business plans submitted by NFTE students who have advanced to the semi-finals from across the region.  NFTE judging panels are composed of a mix of investors and industry experts, including venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, seasoned entrepreneurs, and business professionals of all kinds.  We seek a good balance of men and women that mirror and model the demographic diversity of our young entrepreneurs. As a judge, you will have the important role of determining which student business offers the most innovative solution to a real-world problem and demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial mindset. You will also have the opportunity to provide constructive feedback to the student businesses on their business ideas via our judging platform, Reviewr.  

The top businesses will move to the final round, which will take place on May 18th.  Then, the top St. Louis businesses will advance to the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in October 2021 to compete in nationals for a grand prize award for their business.  The National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is presented by EY with support from the Citi Foundation and Mary Kay, Inc.
 

St. Louis Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Semi Finals 

Thursday, May 13 – Friday, May 14

**Time commitment: 2-3 hours, but self-paced over these days, including orientation and platform training.  


 
Your Role 
As a judge, you will review 3-6 student business plans (pitch decks, executive summaries, and pitch videos) live via Zoom and determine which offer the most innovative solution to a real world problem and demonstrates a student’s strong entrepreneurial mindset. Using our rubric form which we will provide, you will score each presentation and also provide constructive feedback for students on their business plans and presentation skills.
 
  • Tech requirements: Computer and strong internet connection
 
  • How to prepare: NFTE staff will provide you with a guide and judge orientation which includes review of student business pitch templates and scoring rubric
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Children & Youth Education

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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