Fifteen early stage business owners will have a chance to pitch their companies on the Cavs’ practice court tonight, Thursday, June 13, at Open Pitch Night. The free event, sponsored by Bizdom, The Incubator at MAGNET, Herman Miller and APG Office Furnishings, is designed to let owners of young companies perfect their pitches in front of a live audience.

“It’s an opportunity for them to get up in front of a group and practice their pitches, get some quick feedback from a bunch of folks and improve their delivery,” says Bizdom leader Paul Allen.

The 15 entrepreneurs were selected out of a group of 20 applicants. “We were looking for a diverse range of ideas and markets,” says Allen. “It’s a nice mix of people at different levels of maturity or evolution. Some businesses are little more than an idea; some are built out a little bit. They represent the continuum of startups.”

Organizers are expecting about 100 people to attend and provide feedback and insight to the pitchers. If all goes well, Bizdom plans to host similar pitch events three times a year in the future.

Heavy appetizers and a cash bar will be available. The event is from 6 pm-9 pm at Quicken Loans Arena. Two companies may get a chance to fill the last two slots in Bizdom’s August incubator program.

Source: Paul Allen
Writer: Karin Connelly