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Pitch Perfect: The Inaugural SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Night

by Tyler Merkle on 03/28/2024

03/28/2024

On March 19, the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University hosted the inaugural SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Night. This event provided students with a platform to showcase their ideas through succinct 60-second pitches, enabling them to receive insightful feedback and expand their professional networks.

A participant in Mini Pitch Night stands at the front of a room holding a microphone and smiling. The audience is seated at round tables in front of her.

The inaugural eMentor Mini Pitch Night gave students a platform to showcase their ideas through succinct 60-second pitches.

Twelve students stepped up to the plate, delivering pitches ranging from innovative business ideas to their post-graduation plans, and even delving into the profound question of life's meaning itself.

The SLU eMentor Program’s diverse community of industry professionals provided support, critiques and constructive feedback throughout the event.

Lewis Sheats, director of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, highlighted the event's significance.

“Having students pitch in front of their peers and mentors is a great opportunity to get feedback on their ideas, but it’s also extremely important in strengthening their articulation abilities and building their confidence," Sheats said. "Being vulnerable during a quick mini-pitch is integral in making connections throughout our mentor network. This opportunity facilitates organic mentorship to develop between students and mentors.”

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ABOUT THE RICHARD A. CHAIFETZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Founded in 1910, the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University has shaped the future of industry for more than a century. As one of the oldest business schools west of the Mississippi, the Chaifetz School has built a reputation as a leader in business education with eight undergraduate and graduate programs nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

ABOUT THE CHAIFETZ CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Founded in 1987, the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship is known for its innovative approach to entrepreneurship. We have been a national leader in developing and delivering innovative high school, college and community programs to promote entrepreneurship through education. Our nationally ranked programs promote economic growth by encompassing passion, compassion, planning and performance.