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Trout Tank: Food Frenzy Pitch Accelerator

Jun
14
2016
Tue 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

About Trout Tank: Food Frenzy Pitch Accelerator: 

We're seeking up-and-coming Colorado food and hospitality entrepreneurs interested in auditioning to participate in the Trout Tank: Food Frenzy Pitch Accelerator.  The  Trout Tank   is a pitch accelerator meant to educate and integrate entrepreneurs into the business community in the Denver region. At the end of the accelerator, five businesses will be chosen to pitch at the Trout Tank: Food Frenzy event to vie for funding from local lenders and investors and meet local successful restaurateurs and food critics.  All entrepreneurs who register will have the opportunity to audition for the Trout Tank: Food Frenzy event. 

During initial pitches on  June 14th , present your best five-minute pitch to a selection committee and your peers. Once you have completed you initial pitch, the training begins. The Denver Metro SBDC will train you to strengthen and hone your pitch and business 
by providing a  Funding Options Panel , a  Funding Request Preview , and the  Rockies Venture Club Pitch Academy, along with open access to our consultants and other courses. 

After this training, the Denver Metro SBDC will hold final auditions to decide the final 5 companies that will pitch at the Trout Tank: Food Frenzy pitch event in August.


Preparing Your Initial Pitch:

The Denver Metro SBDC will send you a webinar to go over what you can expect at auditions and help answer any questions you may have. We will also provide a few templates to help you work on your five-minute pitch. All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar to help you prepare.

Eligibility and Requirements

Only start-up and existing restaurants and hospitality businesses are invited to eligible for Trout Tank: Food Frenzy.  

All companies that participate in the initial auditions for Trout Tank will be entered for a chance to pitch at the main event in August. The Denver Metro SBDC will work with you one-on-one to continue perfecting your pitch and polish your financials during the time leading up to the event. All contestants will be invited to:

Cost:

Standard Entry Fee (includes all classes and seminars) - $50


Cancellation Policy:

Program fees will only be refunded if a cancellation is made at least 24 hours in advance. Please e-mail us or call (303) 620-8026 should you need to cancel your registration. For more information or questions contact Morgan Alu at Morgan.alu@denversbdc.org.


Register Here

Fee: $ 50.00

Phone: 303-620-8076

Location

Denver Metro SBDC
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 1445 Market St., 5th Floor Denver, CO 80202
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