The Pitch Slam Competition is a Student Pitching competition hosted by Startup Grind UCT. This event gives young aspiring student entrepreneurs a chance to take their business idea to the next level and a chance to win amazing prizes to help fund their business. Participants will get a chance to Pitch their business idea to 5 incredible Judges from across the country who have done well in the field of entrepreneurship and are founders and Co-founders of their own businesses. The participants will not only get the opportunity to Pitch in front of these Judges but they will also stand a chance to win amazing Prizes valued at up to R40 000, including a R20 000 Cash Prize. The Judges for this year's competition will be; Sibu Mabena the founder of Duma Collective, Jack O'Reilly the founder of O'Reilly Law, Mashudu Modau the founder of Lutcha & Founders Sauce, Francois Herbst the Co-founder of House of Growth and Carel Nolte Founder of CN&CO. Event Details: Date: 22nd September 2021 (Wednesday) Place: Bevy (Virtual) Time: 18:00 To join the event make sure to RSVP!
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