Calling Entrepreneurs Ready to Uplevel Their Business!
*The details below do not apply. Click button above for the current 2024 pitch competition
We’re thrilled to announce that the Amigas in Business Pitch Competition, in partnership with Capital One, is back! And for the first time ever, this event will be livestreamed for the community to watch.
Capital One is once again offering entrepreneurs once again an opportunity to take their businesses to the next level.
If you’re a founder in the United States who has been in business for at least a year, we invite you to share your business pitch for a chance to win one of three grants sponsored by Capital One Business.
No lo dudes, submit your pitch!
Applications close on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.
Participation Details
- Complete your application form and submit your pitch video here.
- Video pitches should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Videos longer than 3 minutes will be disqualified.
- Participants will need to address the following questions about their business in their video pitch:
- Your business elevator speech.
- How long have you been in business?
- Who are your customers?
- What are your business goals over the next 12 months?
- What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
- What impact is your business having in your community?
- What would you do with the grant money if you won?
- No other materials are required for submission.
- For more details on judging criteria, please see official rules.
You must be available Thursday, March 28th, 2024 for the Amigas in Business Live event, where finalists will present their pitch live in front of a panel of judges. (Travel accommodations will be provided).
Capital One recognizes that small businesses form the backbone of the U.S. economy. Learn more about how Capital One supports diverse entrepreneurs here. We believe in the power of tapping into our community’s economic power, which means championing existing businesses and supporting their growth!
Rules for participation are available here.
FAQ
Who can apply to the Amigas in Business Pitch Competition?
The Amigas in Business Pitch Competition is open to entrepreneurs with at least one year in business and located in the United States.
How do I apply to the Amigas in Business Pitch Competition?
Record and submit your video pitch (no more than 3 minutes in length) responding to the questions listed here about your business.
When are applications due?
Applications are open from Wednesday, February 7th through Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.
Where is the Amigas in Business Live taking place?
The Amigas in Business Live is taking place at the Capital One Café in Glendale, California, and will be livestreamed via Zoom on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
When are the Amigas in Business Pitch Competition winners going to be announced?
The winners will be announced on March 28th, 2024 during the Amigas in Business Live event, which will also be livestreamed. Stay tuned for the official event announcement so you can register to watch!
Are travel and accommodations included?
Economy airfare and hotel accommodations for 2 nights (Wednesday, March 27th to Friday, March 29th) will be included. The three finalists will be invited to attend the Amigas in Business Live event on March 28th, 2024 at the Capital One Café in Glendale, California, where they will present their pitch live in front of a panel of judges.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Starts 02/07/24 – Ends 02/28/24. For full contest rules and eligibility, see here. Sponsor: Capital One, N.A., 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102-3491.
