2024
Watch the Competition
when:
May 30th, 2024
6PM - 9PM
where:
The Hub Studios
3069 Taft St (1 Invicta Way),
Hollywood, FL 33021
why:
Want to be the first to meet South Florida innovators?
Be a part of our audience! Experience SPARK Pitch Competition.
what:
Our ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.
Join us for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the beautiful Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
who:
2024 SPEAKERS + JUDGES
- Keynote Speaker -
Robert Petrosino
Head of Emerging Tech & Innovation Division
PeakActivity
- SPARK Emcee -
Joann Hussey
Director for the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development for the City of Hollywood
- SPARK Judges -
Andrew Zullo
Executive Director / CEO, Leadership Broward Foundation
Krystal Patterson, MPA
President, H.E.R.S. Consulting
Keith Poliakoff
Government Law Group
Sandy-Michael McDonald
Director, Office of Economic and Small Business Development at Broward County
who:
CONTESTANTS
A.D.A. - Aquatic Danger Assistant
Attendance Genius
BeyondSight
Gheorg
Lien Library Inc.
Ignite Your Idea.
*guidelines
If you have the next great idea or business -
Select 'Apply Here' to Complete Form
Applications Must be Submitted by
April 12th, 2024
Entrepreneurs come from: every walk of life, every industry sector and age group. Ideas can be at any stage of development from creation of concept to a finished product or business.
Application
(Submission Form + Pitch Video)
Deadline: April 12th, 2024
Call Back (Top 10)
Zoom Interview: April 23rd, 2024
Virtual Coaching 1 of 2 (Top 5)
Zoom Prep: May 2nd, 2024
Virtual Coaching 2 of 2 (Top 5)
Zoom Prep: May 16th, 2024
Required Final Run Through (Top 5)
In Person Prep: May 29th, 2024
Finalists Present Day of Event: SPARK Tank Pitch Competition
In Person Event: May 30th, 2024