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VSEC Committee Members

Bill Andahazi

Prof. Ed Dougherty

Gayle Doyle

Michelle Galloway

Karen Graziano

Kevin Grubb

Amanda Kelly

Dr. Jim Klingler

II Luscri

Joyce Munyan

Danielle Tadros

Ron Warzoha

VSEC 2013 - Judging Criteria

Stage 1

Video Submission (35% of Stage 1)

  • Video is limited to two minutes
  • Clear, concise description of idea
  • Idea benefits
  • Comparison to existing devices/services/etc.
  • Creativity of the video
  • Effective use of the medium

Executive Summary (65% of Stage 1)

  • Clear, concise description of idea
  • Idea benefits
  • Comparison to existing devices/services/etc.
  • Market Analysis
  • Composition of Team
  • Plan to implement idea


Stage 2

Executive Summary + Financial Table (35% of Stage 2)
Judged by external judges and sent in

  • Clear, concise description of idea
  • Idea benefits
  • Comparison to existing devices/services/etc.
  • Market Analysis
  • Realistic Financial Modeling
  • Composition of Team
  • Plan for development of a working prototype of the product or service
  • Plan to implement idea

Presentation (65% of Stage 2)
Judged by external judges on campus on April 23

  • Clear, concise description of idea
  • Idea benefits
  • Comparison to existing devices/services/etc.
  • Market Analysis
  • Effective Presentation Skills (including A/V usage if applicable)
  • Realistic Financial Modeling
  • Composition of Team
  • Plan for development of a working prototype of the product or service
  • Plan to implement idea

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II Luscri, Director, Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Resources

Resources to help you get ready for Thursday, April 24th!

Before your post!

If your work is a derivative of ongoing research at the University, you must submit the Supplemental Form (S-1) before you post.

2014 VSEC Calendar

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5:00pm
IdeaBounce® Goes Live

Monday, January 27, 2014, 5:00pm
IdeaBounce® Posts Due

Monday, February 17, 2014, 5:00pm
Two-Minute Videos Due

Monday, March 10, 2014, 5:00pm
Executive Summaries Due

Monday, March 17, 2014, 11:00pm
Finalists Announced

Monday, March 31, 2014, 5:00pm
Exec Summaries + Financial Tables Due

Wednesday, April 02, 2014, 5:00pm
Distance Judges Receive E Sums

TBD - Tentatively 4/12/14
Afternoon Practice Pitches

Monday, April 14, 2014, 5:00pm
Posters Due

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 5:00pm
Distance Judges Complete Evals

Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 5:00pm
Presentation Files (link or ppt etc due)

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Afternoon Pitch Day

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