Orientation Kickoff

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Obtain information on competition guidelines, schedule of events and an outline for business idea proposal. Hear about where past winners are now.

Mandatory Sign-Up Meeting
TEAM MIXER

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Have an idea or need a team? Join in an entrepreneurial experience and sign-up! Hear information on patents, idea protection and more.

Marketing Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
An overview of key marketing components from a successful marketing guru.

Marketing Mentor Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
All student teams bring a two-paragraph business idea summary and talk with marketing experts. Obtain feedback from professionals.

Finance Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
An overview of key finance components from a successful financial guru.

Finance Mentor Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
All student teams bring a two-paragraph business idea summary and talk with finance experts. Obtain feedback from professionals.

Technology Mentor Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
All student teams bring a two-paragraph business idea summary and talk with technology experts. Obtain feedback from professionals.

Legal Mentor Night

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
All student teams bring a two-paragraph business idea summary and talk with legal experts. Obtain feedback from professionals.

2-4 Page Executive Summary & Business Plan Tutorial

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
The Executive Summary determines who will proceed to the semifinals. Participants will work with individual advisors to express your business idea.  

New Venture Business Summary Due

Email to Katheryn Greenaway, greenaway@engineering.ucsb.edu by 12:00 pm a 2-4 page executive summary of your business idea (need, solution, size and attractiveness market, business model, team, etc.), along with a coversheet that gives the title of business plan, team member names, contact information (address, phone, email), Perm number, major and year.

One-Minute Message Workshop

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Student teams will learn how to craft a succinct message on what their idea, team, and product will do for investors and customers, as well as practice delivery.

Semifinalists announced via website

Presentation and Pitching

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
This is an in-depth review of what students need to have in their presentations for the New Venture Competition, as well as presentation practice.

Tech Coast Angels Pitching Session

ESB Room 2001, 10:30 – 2:30 pm
Students will have the opportunity to sit in on an entrepreneurial funding session to view real companies pitch to potential investors and hear how the group evaluates each opportunity.

Semifinal Venture Fair

Mosher Alumni, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Student teams arrive at 5 pm, a table and easel will be provided for presentation of their idea to judges from the business community. Bring a preliminary copy of your business plan and be prepared to give your Elevator Pitch.
Winners announced the following day by noon on the website.

PRACTICE RUNS of Final Presentation

Mosher Alumni, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Each finalist team will schedule a 50-minute appointment to test-drive your 10 minute live presentation for the finals and seek advice.

BUSINESS PLANS DUE

Submit 6 electronic and hard copies, less than 20 pages total, no later than
12:00 pm to Katheryn Greenaway, Bldg. 937, Office 1004.

New Venture Competition Finals 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Loma Pelona

Final teams will meet at 3:30 pm for a technical run through and then will be cloistered for the remainder of the competition until their turn to present. A reception will follow the competition; teams be equipped to outfit a table as in the Fair to present ideas to Angel Investors and VCs in attendance.