Wayne State University

Aim Higher

About the Ready in Five competition

What are you offering? Who wants it? Why are you the best person for the role?

In the Ready in Five competition, the spotlight’s on you. You’ll have five minutes to convince a panel of business experts that you’re a rock star entrepreneur with something to sell that people gotta have. Then, you’ll take the heat for five minutes as expert panelists pick apart your idea or business and give you invaluable advice on how to fine-tune it.

Ready in Five presenters will have five minutes to present live (no PowerPoints, charts or samples) and five minutes to answer panelists' questions. The audience gets the opportunity to experience a live “no holds barred” Q & A session typical of investor, banker, consultant and customer meetings, and learn valuable information that entrepreneurs need to know.

Apply by October 1st to be eligible for the Ready in Five competition! Simply  fill out the application form, which asks for your name, email address and a 500-character description of your business or business idea. We will notify you by October 6 if you have been chosen to participate in the pitch competition.

Will you be ready in five…?

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