Next Generation: The Practice Pitch (Navigating Nerves and Feedback)
In Episode 5 of "This is Small Business: Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert take you through the first day of the Rice Business Plan Competition along with the four competitors. Andrea and Mitch take you behind the scenes and share the nerves, worries, and excitement that each team faces as they enter and leave the first practice round of pitching with a TON of feedback (that you get to hear) from the judges. The competitors also go through another competition where they get the chance to win more money if they ace their 60 second elevator pitch. With less than a day to incorporate all the feedback they’ve been given, the drama (and lack of sleep) intensifies. Join Andrea and Mitch as they point out all the key takeaways the competitors received from the judges and offer valuable insights that’ll help you navigate some of the challenges all business owners have.