Detailed Event Schedule
Kick-off reception at the NACET Campus
Friday, February 22 - 6pm-8pm
2225 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 - Accelerator Building B
Sponsored by AWD Law
Kick-off reception at the NACET Campus
Friday, February 22 - 6pm-8pm
2225 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 - Accelerator Building B
Sponsored by AWD Law
The purpose of this cocktail mixer is to celebrate entrepreneurship and moonshot thinking and kick-off our Pioneer Pitch event weekend. Pioneer Pitch participants (those who are competing and those who are only attending the workshops), mentors, judges, guest speakers, and VIP community leaders are invited to attend.
Hors d'oeuvre and drinks will be served. Dress is business attire.
*Invitees will receive email invitations.
Hors d'oeuvre and drinks will be served. Dress is business attire.
- 6:30pm - Kick-off by Scott Hathcock, CEO of Moonshot at NACET.
- 6:45pm - Jane Lacy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Senior Manager/US Partner Advancement Team, will share a bit about the Moonshot at NACET partnership making Flagstaff the 1st AWS Cloudstart City in the US.
*Invitees will receive email invitations.
Saturday Workshop/Pitch Practice Day
Saturday, February 23 - 9am - 5pm
2225 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 - Accelerator Building B
We have a full day of inspiration, education, mentorship, and pitch practice planned for participants. Those who have applied for the contest but were not accepted this year are welcome to join our Saturday events from 9am-1pm.
* These sessions are only available to applicants, participants, mentors, and judges.
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Event |
9am-9:30am |
Registration + Coffee/Danish |
9:30-9:40am |
Scott Hathcock (Moonshot CEO) Kick-Off Talk |
9:40-10:30am |
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10:30-10:40am |
Break |
10:40-11:00am |
Introduction of Mentors - see mentor bios below. |
11:00-11:30am |
Participants who are pitching their company/product introduce themselves using the "Who Am I" worksheet you will receive. Also, it will be available for download on this page. |
11:30am-12:00pm |
Break and grab lunch for the lunchtime keynote. Lunch provided. |
12pm-1pm |
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1:00-1:15pm |
Break |
1:15pm-4pm |
Entrepreneurs work with mentors/practice pitching. |
4pm-4:30pm |
Break and tally of mentor's scoring sheets to determine 8 finalists. |
4:30pm-5pm |
Announcement of 8 finalists and questions answered regarding Sunday's final pitch event. |
Sunday Panel Discussion and Final Pitch Contest
Sunday, February 24 - 1pm-5pm
Lowell Observatory - 1400 West Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
1pm-2pm
Inspiring Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Trendsetter and the Gnombre Panel Members: Dena Patton and Aram Chavez Moderator: Scott Hathcock, Moonshot CEO During this fun, inspiring, down-to-earth panel discussion, Dena and Aram will share lessons they've learned along the rocky road of entrepreneurship. Both have built hugely successful international businesses and brands. |
2pm-3:30pm
LIVE Flagstaff Pioneer Pitch Finals Eight finalists will compete for cash, scholarships, and Amazon web credits valued at up to $15,000 during Sunday's exciting Shark Tank-style pitch event. Judges: Andy Phillips Aram Chavez Dena Patton 3:30pm-5pm Cocktail reception celebrating all Pioneer Pitch entrepreneurs. |
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The state-wide AZ Pioneer Pitch Tour is sponsored by APS. |