Business Pitch Competitions (BPCs) are the culminating events for hard-working EITs completing the CEO of Your New Life program. During a BPC, EITs will present their business ideas in several rounds of a Shark Tank-style competition to panels of business leaders and investors. The event also includes Defy’s signature icebreaker and empathy-building exercises designed to create an inclusive and accepting community. At the end of the day, five winning pitches are selected from the group in an awards ceremony.

Details

• Date: Monday, April 29, 2024

• Start Time: 9:00 am CST

• End time: 2:30 pm CST

• Location: Pontiac Correctional Center

• Transportation: Defy Bus (departing at 6:00 am from downtown Chicago area. Drive Self (approximately 1 hr 40 min hour drive from Chicago)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you’d like to attend future events at Pontiac, please contact Melissa at [email protected]