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EY’s Canada vs NY BizPitch Contest 

EY’s Canada vs NY BizPitch Contest 

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EY’s Canada vs NY BizPitch Contest 

DATE: TBD Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 (will be a two hour event, sometime between 2-7pm EDT) 

PARTICIPANTS: All past CGLCC and nglccNY winners of the annual BizPitch contests 

JUDGES: EY Partners/Executives 

LOCATION: VIRTUAL – Zoom 

Overview: 

The Canada vs US EY Pitch Off is an opportunity for Certified Suppliers from both the CGLCC and NGLCC to put their pitch skills to the test. All suppliers taking part in this event will be previous participants of the EY Pitch Competition.

The Canada vs US EY Pitch Competition is a further effort to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, the competition will provide competitors an opportunity to match their pitch with the best of the best, and hear feedback from EY judges from across the border!

TWO-ROUND FORMAT: 

  • ROUND ONE: 
    • 10 Participants (5 from CGCLCC, 5 from nglccNY) 
    • Three-minute pitches 
  • ROUND TWO: 
    • Top FIVE from Round One (as selected by EY) 
    • Six-minute pitches + two-minute Q/A      

PRIZES:

  • 1st Place: Invitation to the 2023 EY Strategic Growth Forum
  • 2nd Place: Tuck’s GROWING an Established Diverse Business (Part Two!) 
  • 3rd Place: 2 tickets to 2023 CGLCC or NGLCC Conference

Canada Team: 

nglccNY Team: 

Key Benefits: 

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs

  • Opportunity to pitch their business in a safe and thoughtful environment
  • Create a network with their peers, which may otherwise not be available
  • Access to new clients who may be watching or judging the pitch competition
  • Gain more confidence and knowledge about pitching and positioning their business CGLCC/NGLCC
  • Support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across both New York and Canada
  • Create stronger networks with EY and partner chamber EY
  • Fulfill commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ community across New York and Canada
  • Opportunity to discover and support new entrepreneurial talent