A founder alone in the spotlight, pitching to a packed hall

Aug 29 · Cornell · Open-Call Pitch Competition

Pitch Live. Win $20,000in cash prizes

The Baker House Challenge — deals pitched live to three world experts, streamed to the world.

Saturday, August 29 · The Baker House lawn, Cornell

702 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

Applications to pitch close August 21

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WHO YOU’LL PITCH TO

Three world experts.
One afternoon.

Livestreamed

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Baker House

Adam Weitsman

Adam Weitsman

Entrepreneur & Investor

Joe DeSena

Joe DeSena

Founder, Spartan

with special guests

Cornell University seal

The Baker House Lodge at
Cornell University

THE DAY

All are welcome to pitch their real estate or operating company deal.

Students · Alumni · Community

A founder pitching live to the judges inside the Baker House great hall

Pitch Live

Real estate deals or operating company deals — pitched live to the judges, in front of the lawn.

Smash burgers flaming on the grill under the string lights

Free BBQ

Will’s Smash Burgers and other treats, all afternoon.

The DJ at the decks under the tent as the lawn crowd dances

Live DJ

All afternoon at the Baker House lawn.

The live stream on the big screen over the lawn beside the BBQ truck

Live Stream

On the big screen — and live streamed on YouTube.

FIND US

Baker House Lodge,
Cornell University.

702 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 — on the lawn, between West and Central Campus.

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Spartan CohnReznick Stew Leonard’s Celsius

Bring the deal.
Take a prize.

Come pitch, or come watch. Either way — August 29, on the lawn.

Apply to Pitch

Applications close August 21

Apply to Pitch — Free · Closes Aug 21