THE NATION'S #1 BUSINESS PITCH EVENT

RAISE CAPITAL
MAKE POWERFUL CONNECTIONS
GET MEDIA EXPOSURE

Over 100 top venture capitalists, angel investors and business elite judging YOUR business or idea. If you're going to get financing or secure major business partners, THIS IS IT.

The Perfect Pitch 2010 will introduce your business or idea to investors and entrepreneurs representing more than $10 BILLION in capital.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 2010

The Top 3 submissions will each win the following package:

2 VIP Tickets to the PerfectBusiness Summit 2010
Airfare to Las Vegas and limousine to hotel
4-night stay at the Palms Casino
Private dinner with Isaac Tigrett - founder of Hard Rock Cafe and House of Blues
Opportunity to present LIVE to the PerfectBusines Summit 2010 audience

The Winner will receive:

Perfect Pitch 2010 Award
National media exposure
Personal investor introductions
Prize package from Deluxe valued at more than $2,000.00

How does it work?

Submit your pitch ONLINE - a pitch may include a written description, photos and video about your BUSINESS or IDEA
Deadline for submissions is Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 PM. Early applicants will receive helpful feedback and may make edits to improve their pitches.
Judges will review all pitches - Top 3 win prizes and an invitation to pitch LIVE to investors and the conference audience
Many of our judges are listed at the bottom of this page.
By submitting a pitch, you will not give up any rights to your idea or business.
If you are afraid of someone "stealing your idea," then describe your business but withhold the critical details. A fundable business usually has new technology/design or an entrepreneur with special skills or relationships to make the business succeed. You should be able to explain your business without sharing the secret recipe.
YOUR PITCH WILL NOT BE PUBLIC, unless you post it separately on PerfectBusiness.com.
If you already purchased tickets and hotel for the PerfectBusiness Summit 2010, and you win, we will give you a full refund and upgrade your tickets to VIP seats.
Top 50 will be announced on September 7th, 2010
Top 10 will be announced on September 12th, 2010
Top 3 will be announced on September 23rd, 2010

All pitches will be seen by accredited investors, so every pitch has a chance to GET DISCOVERED and FUNDED.

What is a pitch?

A pitch is a one-minute video or a short written description that compels investors to take a closer look at your business. (Your video pitch must be less than 2 minutes in length.) Your pitch IS NOT a full business plan. KEEP IT SHORT. A good pitch grabs attention and explains the following:

What your business is
The customer need it fulfills
The market size
How you are better than the competition
The strengths of you and your team
An interesting fact or juicy bit of information that leaves investors wanting more!

How are pitches evaluated?

Pitches will be evaluated on clarity, viability, consumer need, growth potential, marketing strategy, team capability, scalability and competitive advantages. Each judge will also have personal preferences and other criteria for determining the best pitch.

Applicants who submit Top 10 pitches will be asked to provide more information to help judges determine the Top 3.

Click Here to read the full contest rules.

Is there an application fee?

Yes. All applicants will be required to pay an application fee of $60.00. (The submission fee for college or university students is only $30.00.) This assures us that you are serious about your business. Also, we will provide you with professional feedback, including tips on how to improve your pitch and find investors.

FREE BONUSES for every submission:

Free LLC or Corporation, courtesy of MyLLC.com - Start a new company for free! (plus state fees and taxes) $99 to $139 value
Also from MyLLC.com - Free copy of the bestselling book "Limited Liability Companies for Dummies" $25 value
One month free Gold membership on PerfectBusiness.com (this is a premium membership that includes business plan software, courses and pitch services) $27 value

How can I submit a pitch?

To submit a pitch, you must become a member of PerfectBusiness.com. It's free to join. Simply fill out the form above (or login). Then proceed to create your pitch.

Next, we will walk you through 5 simple steps to create your pitch. Follow our helpful tips along the way.

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Write Description
Upload Video & Photos
Preview Your Pitch
Submit Your Pitch

PERFECT PITCH COMPETITION JUDGES
More than 100 judges will evaluate pitch submissions to determine which entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to present their businesses at the PerfectBusiness Summit 2010. Most judges are venture capital and angel investors from across the country. A partial list is provided below. Our judges manage more than $10 BILLION in investment capital. These funds are allocated specifically for the purpose of investing in high-growth businesses. Submit your pitch early to receive feedback or assistance. You will have a chance to make edits. Last-minute pitches will not have the opportunity to receive feedback.
	Patricia Roller - Angels' Forum The Angels' Forum invests $100,000 to $1 million in companies that serve large and/or rapidly growing markets.
	Bruce MacCormack - Bellingham Angels Bellingham Angels is a group of accredited investors based in the Pacific Northwest that typically invests $25,000 to $250,000 in early and mid-stage entrepreneurial companies.
	Craig Gunther - Blade Ventures Blade Ventures invests in leading companies in high-growth markets, such as information, media, sensor and related systems technologies, plus partner opportunities in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, etc. Typical investments are $250,000 to $1.5 million.
	Steve Lehman - "C" Student Entertainment & Founder Premiere Radio Network â€œC Student Entertainment syndicates national radio programs and invests in premium multi-media content. Premiere Radio Network is the nation's largest radio network.
	Ron Thompson - CAIL/Corporate Angels CAIL invests in companies that have a large market opportunity, solid intellectual property and highly competent management teams.
	John Nelson - California Capital Partners Cal Cap Partners manages venture capital funds and invests in small to medium sized technology-based businesses with high growth potential. Investments range from $1.5 million to $10 million per placement.
	Neil Dabney - Dabney & Assoc. Dabney & Associates specializes in writing financial and business documents for various companies, including companies seeking to raise capital. Principals include former investment bankers and securities experts.
	Jim Debetta - DeBetta Enterprises DeBetta Enterprises is a private consultancy that coaches and advises entrepreneurs and inventors on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products.
	Josh Stein - Draper Fisher Jurvetson & DFJ Global Network Draper Fisher Jurvetson is an industry-leading venture capital firm with $6 billion under management and more than 500 companies funded. It was recognized as the #1 Dealmaking Venture Capital Firm for 2008. DFJ Global Network is an international network of early-stage venture capital funds with offices in over 30 cities around the globe.
	Tarby Bryant - Gathering of Angels Gathering of Angels is a monthly meeting of private, high net worth angel investors. The mission of the Gathering of Angels is to provide seed capital to startups and early stage companies.
	Don Dodge - Google Google is one of the world's leading Internet companies.
	Mark Suster - GRP Partners The partners of GRP have invested in some of the leading global brands, including Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, Caribou Coffee, Starbucks, P.F. Chang's, Overture, Bill Me Later and many others. GRP now manages approximately $1 billion on behalf of more than 150 limited partners in North America and Europe.
	Megan Jones - Hadley Partners Hadley Partners is a leading investment banking firm dedicated to middle-market and emerging-growth firms.
	Rick Holdren - Healthcare Angels Healthcare Angels is a group of healthcare investors who look for compelling technologies, protected IP, motivated customers and scalable business models.
	Ray Leach - Jumpstart Jumpstart provides intensive entrepreneurial assistance for startups and selectively invests in high-potential companies.
	Liddy Karter - Karter Capital & Industrial Symbiosis Partners Karter Capital is a venture advisory firm that bridges the gap between VC's and entrepreneurs. Industrial Symbiosis Partners is a U.S.-based environmental capital fund focused on established companies that enable the reuse of industrial materials, water and energy.
	Ann-Maria Scheidt - Long Island Angels Long Island Angels provides access to funding for early-stage companies with a focus on software/IT, biotechnology, nanotechnology, medicine, energy, environmental technology, strong IP businesses or innovative concepts seeking $500,000 to $2 million.
	David Becker - Meakem Becker Meakem Becker is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in a wide range of IT and life science companies.
	Karen Rands - NBAI & LaunchFN Network of Business Angels and Investors is a community of wealthy investors and fund managers who meet regularly to evaluate and invest in early-stage companies.
	Andy Wilson - Momentum Venture Management Momentum Venture Management helps early-stage companies achieve early business results and develop credibility in order to attract funding and transform into sustainable, successful businesses.
	Todd Federman - North Coast Angel Fund North Coast Angel Fund is a contributed capital pre-seed investment fund with a focus on early-stage technology investments.
	Gary Ritner - Puget Sound Venture Club Puget Sound Venture Club provides a forum for accredited investors to review venture opportunities for seed, early-stage companies.
	Dan Bliss - PerfectBusiness PerfectBusiness is an online entrepreneur resource that provides training courses, business plan software and funding introduction services.
	Jim Andelman - Rincon Venture Partners Rincon Venture Partners invests in early stage web-based businesses located in Southern California. Investments typically range from $500,000 to $1.5 million.
	John Babcock - Rustic Canyon Partners Rustic Canyon Partners is one of the largest venture capital firms in Southern California. Rustic Canyon invests in seed-stage and later-stage opportunities typically requiring a $2-4 million initial investment.
	David Marshall - Santa Monica Capital Partners Santa Monica Capital Partners is an entrepreneurial merchant bank, which raises capital and funds emerging growth companies.
	C. Bryce Benjamin - Tech Coast Angels & Alta Ventures Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor organization in the country. Alta Ventures is a family private equity fund aimed at making investments in very early stage ventures located in California.
	Scott Sangster - Tech Coast Angels & OrganicStartup Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor organization in the country. OrganicStartup advises and assists entrepreneurial ventures.
	Paul Allen - Tribe of Angels Tribe of Angels is a business network of Jewish industry leaders who invest in companies located in the U.S. and Israel.
	Boyan Josic - Troy Ventures Troy Ventures is a leveraged private equity firm specializing in acquiring and managing internet and technology based companies.
	Joey Lo - Venture Hype Venture Hype is a member-based network for seed-stage investors who are excited about profits and promising startups. It offers a refreshing take on startup investing scenes and it features seasoned industry players to inform, educate, and entertain angel investors on venture investing ABCs.