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2025 NFTE Southeast Regional YEC Quarterfinals Judge (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 10, 2025 through Saturday, April 12, 2025. The Quarter-final round will take place live (virtually) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 through Friday, April 25, 2025. The semifinal and final rounds will take place live (in-person) on May 13, 2025.
The top Southeast businesses will advance to the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in October 2025 to compete in nationals for a grand prize award for their business.
Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Quarter-Finals Virtual Judging via Zoom
Wednesday, April 23
- Morning Sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Afternoon Sessions: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
- Morning Sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Afternoon Sessions: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
- Morning Sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Afternoon Sessions: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST (If needed)
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 business plans and presentations using the NFTE rubric. You'll deliberate with the other judges to determine which business plan offers 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 a review of student business pitch templates and scoring rubric
Children & Youth Education
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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