ElevAsian Pitch Contests
OverviewOur pitch contests provide entrepreneurs with a platform to present their businesses to a panel of judges, receive meaningful feedback, and connect with a wider community of peers, mentors, and supporters, while also competing for cash prizes designed to help them grow, validate, and advance their ventures.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Those of you who have an innovative idea and/or business opportunity you would like to pitch are warmly invited to apply!
How it Works
This pitch contest is designed as a supportive space where entrepreneurs are encouraged to share their stories, journeys, and businesses in an authentic and empowering environment. Participants gain exposure, feedback, and encouragement from an audience they may not have otherwise reached, helping them build confidence, expand their visibility, and connect with new opportunities for growth and support.
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Each contestant will have 4 minutes to present their business, idea, or opportunity to a panel of judges.
Presentations will be followed by audience engagement and judging deliberation.
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All contestants will receive a 15-minute virtual consultative session with CEO & Founder, Andy Goldberg, for feedback and guidance.
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Existing Business Track: Open to businesses with at least 1 year of operations and revenue
New Venture Track: Open to early-stage founders and idea-stage entrepreneurs
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Existing Business Track:
1st Place: $5,000
2nd Place: $2,500
3rd Place: $1,250
New Venture Track:
Winner: $2,500
Audience Choice Award:
$500 awarded to the contestant voted most impactful by attendees
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Existing Business Track: 10 contestants
New Venture Track: 5 contestants
Trusted Resource
ElevAsian's signature Cohort & Mentorship Program's average Net Promoter Score, which measures customer satisfaction, is 80 over 5 cohorts. Scores of 30-70 are considered great, 71-100 exceptional.
“What a mesmerizing experience I had last night; being a judge for the ElevAsian Business Pitch Contest celebrated at Middlesex Community College in Lowell. Thanks a million to Andrew Goldberg, Mealea Chan-Polcari and Ren Lanzi for the invite, you guys are doing a great job with the community. What an honor to support and elevate our AAPI entrepreneurs side by side with my fellow judges panel, two powerhouses like Sandhya Balasubramanian and Susu Wong.
Your passion and commitment to our small business ecosystem is beyond remarkable. Congratulations to all participants and especially to the winners. Vichtcha Kong, thanks for joining us to celebrate these entrepreneurs and their journey. Abby Nguyen-Burke, the food was A+++ but what I loved the most was the diverse and innovative business concepts showcased at the event.”
–Jose Abreu, AVP, Eastern Bank Equity Alliance for Business (Pitch Contest Judge)
“Hearing new ideas pitched by energetic entrepreneurs to better themselves, their businesses and communities was inspirational and educational. Thanks for all your efforts to organize this event.”
–Andy Kuang, Samurai Express (2nd cohort alum)
Discover More About the Program by Downloading Our Brochure
One pitch can change everything.
What could $5,000 do for your business right now?
Is your business ready to be seen, heard, and supported by a wider audience?
What opportunities could open up if you pitched your business to the right audience?
Would presenting your business to experienced judges help you refine your direction?