For the sixth year of the Northwest New Venture Pitch Competition, Kevin Fullerton was chosen as keynote speaker and served on the judging panel.

The entrepreneurial competition provides a unique learning experience for students, as well as an opportunity to advance entrepreneurship in the surrounding community. Participants begin with a one-minute ‘elevator pitch’ to generate interest among the judges. After these pitches, participants tend their “trade show” displays to present their ideas to the judges. Based on these interactions, the judges select teams to participate in the finals. Prizes for the winning teams include funding and services to assist in the pursuit of their new venture.