Are You Ready to Stand Out?
Win $5,000. Earn exposure. Show you’re ready for market.
This is more than a pitch—it’s your launch. How will YOU connect?
Marketing is everything. If you can’t connect with your audience, you can’t win customers. Can you grab attention, tell your story, and make people believe in your venture—all in less than 45 seconds?
We’re giving the Top 25 e-Fest finalist teams a shot at $5,000 by creating a short, high-impact video that:
- Explains your venture
- Shows what problem you’re solving
- Proves you know how to reach your market
The best founders know how to tell their story, engage their audience, and connect in ways that drive real impact. This competition is about marketing your startup to the world—the way real entrepreneurs do.
Marketing has evolved:
📺 TV commercials → 💻 Online ads → 📲 Social media → 🤝 Collaborations → ❓ What’s next?
How will you make people care about your venture?
What you need to know:
- Create a 45-second max video showcasing your venture
- Upload it to our website by Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:59PM PST
- Voting runs Monday, April 21 – Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4 PM CST
- Voters must pick their top 3 favorite videos (ONE vote per email address)
- Share it & rally your network to vote
- The winning team is announced at the e-Fest Awards Ceremony on April 26 in Minneapolis
