EsportsNext 2023: Open Mic Elevator Pitch Competition

Do you have an innovative idea, product, service, or social enterprise solution? Do you believe it could be the basis for a successful new start-up in the esports community? Then the Open Mic Elevator Pitch is the perfect opportunity to submit your idea for the chance to present it to a crowd of industry professionals.

Members and Conference Attendees are welcome to sign up for the Open Mic Elevator Pitch. Please complete the application form, and register for EsportsNext 2023 to get your idea on stage! 

Testimonials

Join the Elevator Pitch today if you need to expand your business or reach new connections! The coach, Sharon Gill, was so helpful and I have been able to grow my business due to the lessons she offered during our class.

Rich Stein
Tap2Interact

The Esports Trade Association has been a great networking partner for me. The Elevator Pitch was the perfect resource I needed to help me expand my business and tap into new connections.

Christopher Matthews
Gamerabble

I participated in the 2021 pitch competition and it was a wonderful experience. As a natural salesman I've pitched my businesses to hundreds of folks and always felt comfortable doing so. The rub is that I generally went off the cuff and didn't have a particularly polished pitch. The pitch class and the amazing Sharon Gill really helped me hone my message and get comfortable pitching a more concise and focused message to potential investors. I'd highly suggest you join in this year if you have a business that could use some cash to grow.

Freddie Halstead
Techie Factory

The EsportsNext Elevator Pitch Competition elevated my skills in pitching while understanding the major needs of investors across the world. The feedback I received from the class prior to the competition helped me polish my presentation in targeting the areas that matter. UGC has grown exponentially in funding and partnerships thanks to the Pitch Competition. I would recommend the coursework, great instructors and competition to anyone looking to elevate their pitch while gaining a deeper understanding of the esports industry's needs.

Matt Jackson
Ultimate Gaming Championship (UGC)

I've always been a person with a lot to say, and that meant having a hard time communicating my business to investors. Through the pitch class, I was able to craft my message better and more concisely, and even though I didn't win the pitch competition, the practice and encouragement enabled me to improve!

Dexter Carr
G-Haven Esports, LLC

Sample Elevator Pitch

Have doubts on how to pitch? View our sample video pitch led by our EsportsNext Spring 2021 Elevator Pitch winner Rebecca Dixon.

Elevator Pitch FAQ

Any questions? Please refer to the FAQ below, if you have any further questions please email us at [email protected].

Not registered for the conference? Register now and enjoy this exclusive benefit, limited spaces available!

Elevator Pitch Winners

Marc Rosenberg
The Edge Desk

Elevator Pitch Competition Winner
EsportsNext 2022

Matt Jackson
Ultimate Gaming Championship

Elevator Pitch Competition Winner
EsportsNext Fall 2021

Rebecca Dixon
the*gameHERs

Elevator Pitch Competition Winner
EsportsNext Spring 2021

2022 Elevator Pitch Finalists

Andreas Imhof
Rush Entertainment AG

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Chris Cook and Vicki Purslow
Majoring in Gaming

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Dr. Amy Czyz
Intent Brands

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Gordon Hinkle
College Esports International (CESI)

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Landon Gorbenko
FitGMR

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Marc Rosenberg
The Edge Desk

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Ray Katz
Collegiate Sports Management Group / ESPORTSU

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

Dexter Carr Jr.
Game4Good

Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
EsportsNext 2022

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