Latest news on the Sandbox IdeaLaunch Pitch Contest/Meeting Thursday

[David Parker]

Leaders – here’s what I sent out last night to the 38 people who submitted ideas.

Note that the workshop for these people is this Thursday starting at 4:30pm – let me know if you’re interested in helping out, we could use more people to give advice/feedback.

The big push now is to make sure we get business people to attend next week’s pitch contest, so the idea people have a chance to get feedback on their ideas from a number of sources. 

We’re on for meeting Thursday morning – I’ll send an agenda soon.

Thanks-
David

 

From: David Parker
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 6:12 PM
Subject: Latest news on the Sandbox IdeaLaunch Pitch Contest

 

Next Thursday’s pitch contest is shaping up to be a great event!

 

Here’s the Latest News:

 

The evening will be hosted by Susan Halter, Executive Direct of COOL (Cultural Organization of Lowell).

 

We’ve got a stellar cast of judges that includes:

 

v  Bobbie Carlton, Founder Carlton Marketing

v  Joshua Drucker, Founder & CEO of Cuppow

v  Brenna Schneider, VP of Operations at American Mojo         

v  Franky Descoteaeux, Serial Entrepreneur, Owner of Lowell retail businesses Mambo Grill & Humanity

 

If you haven’t registered, click here to sign up!  (Remember, there will be dozens of business people looking to listen to your idea and give you feedback and advice!)

 

Following the Pitch Contest you’re invited to continue the conversation at a local Jazz club nearby: the Back Page, in downtown Lowell.

 

Sandbox Pitch Workshop Deadline Extended!

We’re extending the deadline to sign up for this Thursday’s workshop to prepare for the pitch contest until Tuesday (tomorrow) June 12 at 5 p.m.

This will be a great opportunity to improve your 2.5 min. pitch,  help organize your idea, enhance Your public speaking skills, and get professional feedback on your idea!

Come anytime on Thursday, June 14^th between 4:30pm-7:30pm to Wannalancit Mills Building, 600 Suffolk Street, Lowell MA.

Click here to Register!

 

Presenters:

After careful review the following seven people have been selected to pitch their ideas to the crowd on June 21:

 

·         Biena Foods (Poorvi Patodia)

·         Dapper Diaper Delivery (Stephanie Buchholz)

·         TheHoodlumz (Bernard Long)

·         IndieCraft (Abhishek Nagaraj)

·         Jamela (Daria Kaboli)

·         Know Key (George Alexandropoulos)

·         tear & wipe (Elizabeth Sacco )

·         Wild Card (one idea person who shows up that evening)

 

It will be a fun and exciting evening of ideas and networking! Friends, family, and fans are encouraged to attend.

Congratulations on submitting  your application and joining the Sandbox!

 

David Parker

Co-lead, Sandbox IdeaLaunch Program

 

P.S.  Remember to register for the contest and to sign up for the workshop! 

 

 

 

David Parker
Director of Entrepreneur Development
Merrimack Valley Sandbox
Merrimack Valley Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UMass Lowell
Wannalancit Mills, First Floor
600 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA  01854
Da...@MerrimackValleySandbox.org
www.uml.edu/mvsandbox/
office: 978-934-6619
cell: 781-325-3085