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2020 BPC IMPORTANT DATES
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  • Jan 31 - DEADLINE - Application for the SMU Business Plan Competition - 11:59pm
    • Apply by sending an executive summary to SMUBPC@gmail.com
    • Executive Summary template example can be found at SMUBPC.org
    • Please direct any questions to Chris Hembree (chembree@smu.edu)
  • Feb2 - Semi-Finalists will be announced via email and on SMUBPC.org - Time TBD
  • Feb 7 - Mandatory Workshop #1 - SMU Campus - 2:30-5:30pm
    • Topic: Lean Canvas
    • Come and learn how to use the Lean Canvas to structure your thoughts and research on your business idea. 30-60 minutes of teaching, with the rest of the time used to allow teams to work on producing their canvas and getting feedback from peers and coaches
  • Feb 14 - Mandatory Workshop #2 - SMU Campus - 1:00-4:30pm
    • Topic: The Pitch and Pitch Deck
    • Come and learn how to craft the best pitch for investors. 30-60 minutes of teaching, with the rest of the time used to allow teams to work on producing their pitch/pitch deck and getting feedback from peers and coaches
    • The Pitch Deck created in this workshop will serve as the outline for your Business Plan!
  • Feb 21 - Elevator Pitch Competition - Location TBD (off campus) - Time TBD - in the evening
    • The winner of this event is a GUARANTEED finalist for the Business Plan Competition
    • At this Happy Hour event, semi-finalists will give their elevator pitch in front of their classmates and judges.
    • An elevator pitch is a 60-second version of your pitch from Workshop #2
    • Only SMU BPC semi-finalists will be allowed to pitch at this event, but everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Feb 23 - DEADLINE - Business Plans Due - 11:59pm
    • Semi-finalists and undergraduate students must submit a 10-page maximum business plan to be considered for one of the finalist spots.
    • Please use the outline available at SMUBPC.org to create the business plan.
    • This plan will be judged by a group of local practitioners, from VCs to Angels to successful founders.
    • Submit the plan by email to SMUBPC@gmail.com
    • For further questions, please read this document and our website, or contact Chris Hembree (Chembree@smu.edu)
  • Mar 6 - Finalists Announced - Time TBD
    • Announcement via Social Media outlets, Emails to Applicants, and on SMUBPC.org
  • Mar 13 - SMU Business Plan Competition - Crum Auditorium - 1pm-6pm
    • Contestant Practice - 1-2pm
    • Business Plan Competition - 2:00-4:00 pm
    • Reception with Competitors and Distinguished guests - 4:00-6:00pm
    • Award Announcement - 5:00pm

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