York CI is Connecticut's only women's facility and we have launched our 5th cohort! Join us for our Business Pitch Competition on September 11th!
What’s it all about?
Business pitch competition and graduations are the culminating events for EITs as they complete Defy’s rigorous CEO YNL program. During these events, EITs present their business ideas in several rounds of a Shark Tank-style competition to panels of volunteer judges. Judges ask clarifying questions, provide feedback to strengthen the business concepts and pitches, and evaluate the overall presentations with their fellow judges to select competition winners. The event also includes 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, followed by a cap and gown graduation ceremony in which EITs are awarded a Certificate of Entrepreneurship issued by the Drucker School of Management.
Details
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 8:45 am - 4:30 pm ET
Location: York Correctional Institution - Niantic, CT
Transportation: The prison is 114 miles and approximately 2 hrs 20 min from NYC
Defy Bus - Departing from Midtown, NYC @ 6:15 am
Drive Self - Arrive at Prison @ 8:45 am
This event is full. Email [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about Defy Tri-State’s events.