Aspire to Pitch! Teen Application

Saturday, October 4 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Phoenix Country Club

Ready to share your big idea? Whether it’s a business, product, or way to make your community better, this is your chance to take the stage and pitch your idea to local entrepreneurs and leaders, our panel of “sharks.”

💡 What’s in It for You

  • 🥇 1st Place: $2,500 seed funding
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $1,000 seed funding
  • 🏆 Crowd Favorite: $500 prize

Winners also get featured on AspireCast, AYA’s podcast, with professional coaching in storytelling and podcasting to help share your journey.

And every participant walks away with:
✅ Professional headshots & photos of you presenting (perfect for LinkedIn, apps, resumes)
✅ A 1-year mentorship with a local entrepreneur
✅ New connections and friendships with other changemakers

04 Oct

Aspire to Pitch! Teen Pitch Competition

The Phoenix Country Club

October 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pitch Rules & Prizes

🎤 Pitch Guidelines

Each participant will give a 3-minute pitch that covers:

  1. The problem you’re solving

  2. Your idea or solution

  3. Who it helps & why it matters

  4. How you’d use the funding

✨ You can also bring supportive elements, like slides, posters, or props, to help tell your story. Judges will follow up with a short Q&A.

Not ready to pitch yet? No problem! Join the audience, get inspired, and vote for your favorite pitch.

🗓 Event Schedule

  • 11:00 AM – Welcome & Opening
  • 11:15 AM – Teen Pitches
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch + Networking
  • 12:30 PM – Awards
  • 1:00 PM – Wrap Up/Photos

🚀 Why It Matters

Aspire to Pitch! isn’t just a competition—it’s a launchpad. You’ll leave with tools, mentorship, and confidence to turn your ideas into action, supported by a community that believes in you.

Get Ready with ASU's Tools for Success

To help prepare for your pitch, we encourage students to use ASU J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute’s resources, including:

These tools were created by innovation educators to help you take your ideas from vision to reality!

The Ultimate Guide for Pitching

APPLY TODAY!

👉 Apply by Sept. 15, 2025.
Applicants will be notified by Sept. 22 if selected. Spots are limited—don’t wait!