On October 20th, Oklahoma entrepreneurs will have a unique opportunity to see what it takes to setup the business side of an online start-up during an intense hands-on event called the 24 Hour Pitch. Individuals will learn how to formulate good start-up ideas, build teams to work on those ideas, and how to craft elevator pitches and fast pitch presentations for investors. Individuals will also learn how to setup and structure a business and how to manage real-world business issues like partnership equity, work/life balance, intellectual property protection, and taxes.

The 24 Hour Pitch is geared towards online start-ups, with a focus on the actual process and steps involved to brainstorm ideas, put a team together, and get a business started.  The event is open to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of experience.

You don’t have to already have an idea or a team to participate, since part of the night will be dedicated to helping form great ideas and teams through networking and other activities. If you are interested in online start-ups in any way, you are strongly encouraged to participate in this hands-on learning experience. It’s the best free education that college never gave you – plus you get a chance at winning great prizes for your pitch.

All teams formed during the 24 Hour Pitch event will present their ideas to a crowd of over 150 people in the form of a 3-minute fast pitch at the OpenBeta 3 event two days later on October 22. All pitches will be judged both by a mixed panel of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors, and by the audience. As with any good competition, there will be over $5,000 worth of prizes given away to the winning pitches including free incorporation services, business tax consulting, commercialization and funding assistance, free co-working at the Oklahoma City Coworking Collaborative, and cash prizes.

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PitchCamp / 24 Hour Pitch Information

OpenBeta 3 Information

More announcements will soon follow after the OpenBeta event. Stay tuned.

The content is currently only for the local community and the limited audience present at the event.  More details about the specifics of InvoiceMore will be released to the general public somewhere between the limited beta and public launch.