VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs/start-ups to gain valuable pitch coaching and visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early-stage business community.

Eligible Companies

• High-tech focused new venture developing new innovations, technologies, processes, and solutions within the regions industry clusters 
• Present a scalable business model that can adapt to a larger workload without compromising performance or losing revenue  

Candidates for VentureB Plan pitch program often have:

• Established Customer relationships or partnerships
• Reoccurring sales revenues or sales commitments from key customers
• A clear understanding of market size, landscape and a go-to-market strategy/plan
• Clearly communicate timeline of completed milestones and required next steps
• Secured a solid team that fits their industry/market and technology expertise
• A desire to obtain equity Investments beyond pre-seed
• Solid understanding of their cash flow and use of funds
• and are coached and willing to receive critical feedback on their pitch

What to Expect

CEG and our partners work with start-ups to coach their team prior to the venture pitch that then ends in an open public pitch to regional investors and business leaders.  There may be as many as 3 coaching sessions.

Up to two entrepreneurs/start-ups will showcase their companies to a panel of investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders, as well as the general public.  Following a 12-minute PowerPoint presentation, the panel will ask the presenter questions and provide feedback.  Video of the presentation is provided to the start-ups to help them review and improve their pitches. 

If you feel your company may be a good fit, please complete the Executive Summary Form. 

While the event is free and open to the public, registration is strongly encouraged.

To be placed on our mailing list or to sponsor these programs, please contact Ellyn Ford at ellynf@ceg.org