This year Startup X has introduced 'Pitch It In A Minute' contest, where startups and entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business idea to four successful business owners and investors.
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Submit a 1 minute video of yourself explaining your business idea. Be concise with your answers. However, the more complete the information you provide, the better your chances of being selected and receiving valuable feedback. For example, if you had a prior exit or won a competition, tell us about it in the video.
The 10 best entries will be selected, and participants will be expected to confirm their participation 12 days before Demo Day. If no confirmation is received, a waitlisted participant will be selected.
The final 10 participants will be invited to the Demo Day at a designated venue, where they will present their idea to the panel. One participant will be chosen as the winner.
Lorenzo Jooris holds extensive and diverse experience in the Middle Eastern and South Asian business markets and retains an expert opinion on the regions' SMEs and startup culture. He was the founder of One World Communications, a full-fledged multi-media powerhouse advising governments around the world in branding and communication strategies. He also started LEADERS Middle East Magazine in the UAE and formulated 'Leaders without Borders', an initiative that promotes young social entrepreneurs' development. He is the author of "Recipes for a Better World" and an advisor to the James Michel Foundation.
Donna Benton is the epitome of female empowerment in the UAE.
Known for her positivity and determination, Donna is skilled at identifying great ideas and building business empires. Apart from her most successful venture- The Entertainer, Donna has since then opened Chloe's Beauty, Hair and Nails in 2013, and is an active partner in Dawson Sports, a UAE-based provider of sports equipment with exclusive distribution rights for Suunto sports watches in the GCC. She is also involved in some of the UAE's trendiest food and beverage concepts, has an extensive property rental portfolio, and several other businesses. She has been an advocate of entrepreneurism in the UAE in many public appearances, emphasising the country's tolerance and incredible support system to lead business ideas to success.
Her Excellency, Dr Sara Al Madani, is a well-known entrepreneur in fashion, F&B, tech, and marketing. In 2014, she was selected by His Highness Sheikh D.r Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi as a board member at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, making her the youngest on the board. Al Madani runs three businesses in the UAE: an innovative abaya fashion house, a British restaurant and a creative consultancy. She is also a brand ambassador for Nivea and Natura Bissé in the Middle East and Mercedes Abu Dhabi – a networking organisation that addresses the challenges of balancing business and private life.
A recipient of multiple awards, Al Madani, was recently honoured with the title Ecosystem Influencer at the Enterprise Agility Awards 2016, organised by the magazine Entrepreneur Middle East, to inspire entrepreneurs and play a key role in raising Sharjah's profile.
Having trained and coached countless people during his career, Spencer Lodge knows what it takes to make things happen. With over 23 years of experience in building businesses and training employees to achieve their full potential, Make It Happen was born out of Spencer's desire to share his success with people in the industry.
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