Opportunity Details
2024 NFTE Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Quarterfinals (Virtual)
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 from across the Southeast 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 volunteers 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.
This Challenge consists of 4 rounds: the first round will take place virtually (asynchronous) from Thursday, April 11, 2024 through Friday, April 12, 2024. The Quarter-final round will take place live (virtually) Monday, April 22, 2024 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
The top Southeast businesses will advance to the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in October 2024 to compete in nationals for a grand prize award for their business. The National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is presented by EY and the Citi Foundation.
Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Quarter-Finals Virtual Judging via Zoom
Monday, April 22
- Morning Sessions: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM EST
- Afternoon Sessions: 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM EST
- Morning Sessions: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM EST
- Afternoon Sessions: 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM EST
- Morning Session: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM EST
Your Role
As a judge, you'll volunteer to virtually see 5-6 groups of students present their business plans. With a group of other judges, you'll ask questions and provide constructive feedback for students on their buisiness plans and presentations using the NFTE rubric. You'll delibrate with the other judges to determine which business plan offer the most innovative solution to a real world problem and demonstrates a student’s strong entrepreneurial mindset.
- Tech requirements: Computer and strong internet connection
- How to prepare: NFTE staff will provide you with a guide for the Reviewr platform and judge orientation which includes review of student business pitch templates and scoring rubric
Children & Youth Education
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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