The Dell for Startups annual pitch competition celebrates startups from various startup communities across the U.S. The Chicago competition will focus on supporting entrepreneurs in the creative industries at all stages of growth. Eight selected startups will have 3 minutes to pitch their company to a panel of judges.

The first place startup will win a prize of $10,000 in Dell Advantage Rewards, and the second place startup will win a prize of $5,000 in Dell Advantage Rewards.

Agenda:

5:00 pm- Panel: State of Entrepreneurship in Chicago

Confirmed Panelists:

Scott Fetters – 2112

Abin Kuriakose – World Business Chicago

Amira Khatib – Bluestein Ventures

Alexis Svenson – British Consulate

5:45 pm – Partner Introductions

6:00 pm – Pitch Competition

7:00 pm – Closing Remarks and Winners Announced

Location:

Virtual

Event Sponsors:

Dell for Startups

2112

World Business Chicago

Center for Creative Entrepreneurship

MediaTech Ventures

Beverage Sponsors:

SYSTEM Seltzers

Catan Pisco

El Nacimiento Tequila

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