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  • Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Business Plan Competition 2011

    23 April 2010
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  • Table of contents:

    1. The Deadline to Enter the Boomer Business Plan Competition is Today, Friday, April 23, 5 pm PDT
    2. What to Include in the Executive Summary
    3. Helpful Resources
    4. Important Dates
    5. Highlights from 2009

  • 1. The Deadline to Enter the Boomer Business Plan Competition is Today, Friday, April 23, 5 pm PDT

    Not sure if you are ready to submit your boomer business idea?
    Feeling like your Executive Summary needs more work?
    Do what you must, but don't forget to submit your entry TODAY by 5 pm PDT.

    It's simple! All you have to do is submit a 3-5 page Executive Summary for Round One. Whether or not you are chosen to move to Round Two, you will receive valuable feedback on your Executive Summary from our judges, who are experts in the boomer market. This is a great opportunity to gain advice from industry experts.

    Plus, when you enter, you are also automatically considered for the $1,000 prize for the best elevator pitch.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your boomer business idea in front of decision makers who could help you get our idea off the ground. You can do it!

  • 2. What to Include in the Executive Summary

    The 3-5 Page Executive Summary should address the following:

    -Proposed product, service, or technology to be commercialized
    -How it addresses the target audience (45 plus, boomer, or senior market)
    -Overview of competitive landscape and advantages
    -Plan for execution, stage of development
    -Profitability potential
    -Information about your management team

  • 3. Helpful Resources

    Need a little help developing your Executive Summary? Check out our resources page:
    http://www.scuboomerventure.com/bplan/resources.html

    Visit our website for more information: http://www.scuboomerventure.com

  • 4. Important Dates

    Phase I
    Friday, April 23 - Executive Summary submissions accepted by 5:00pm PDT (3-5 pages)
    Wednesday, April 28 - Semifinalists selected; all contestants notified


    Phase II
    Friday, May 21 - Semifinalists' complete business plans due by 5:00pm PDT
    Wednesday, May 26 - Finalists selected; all semifinalists notified.


    Phase III - Summit
    Tuesday, June 15 - First day of Summit and boot camps
    Wednesday, June 16 - Competition presentations; Grand Prize Winner and Best Elevator Pitch selected

  • 5. Highlights from 2009

    Visit our channel on YouTube to watch highlights from the 2009 Summit and Business Plan Competition!

    http://www.youtube.com/user/SCUboomerventure