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DRAFT
MassChallenge
InnovationCollaborationImpact
June 2010
John Harthorne
john@masschallenge.org
Akhil Nigam
akhil@masschallenge.org
David Constantine
david@masschallenge.org
MassChallenge, Harthorne, Nigam & Constantine
MassChallenge judging process, round 2
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In-person pitches
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~300 teams invited
to pitch (~70%)•
Panels consist of 3-5 general experts (not industry specific)
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Investors•
Principals or Partners at VC firms•
Angel investors•
Lawyers•
Partners at Law firms•
Entrepreneurs / executives•
Experienced business experts•
Each team gets 20 min
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10 min to present•
10 min for Q&A•
(10 min for judging and transition)
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Rating system
same as for round 1•
7 sections, all equally weighted except impact 2x weight•
Judges have no prior knowledge about your team – blank slate
MassChallenge, Harthorne, Nigam & Constantine
Many of you have asked for advice …here you go …
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MAIN DISCLAIMER
I am not a judge.I do not influence judging.My advice could be COMPLETELY incorrect.You control your own destiny.Make decisions wisely.
SECONDARY DISCLAIMER …
My wife had a baby last Thursday so I’ve been alittle busy lately ...
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