HOW DOES POWER TO PITCH
COMPETITION WORK ?
Submit your online application and a 2 minute video pitch explaining your business, your impact, and why you're ready for this opportunity.
Applications closed on May 15, 2025.
A panel will review submissions and select 5–7 finalists based on innovation, clarity, and community impact.
Finalists will be announced May 19, 2025.
Finalists will receive personalized coaching from the Stimulating Success team to strengthen their pitch and presentation ahead of the big day!
Finalists will take the stage on May 31, 2025 during our brunch showcase in Houston to pitch live in front of a panel of expert judges and a room full of community leaders.
Three winners will receive cash prizes presented in-person:
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1st Place: $2,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success.
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2nd Place: $1,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success.
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3rd Place: $1,000 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success.
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POWER TO PITCH
A Stimulating Success Brunch & Business Showcase
Celebrating Small Business Awareness Month
Hosted by Stimulating Success, this event empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners (nonprofit and for-profit) by providing a platform for small and emerging enterprises to pitch and share their impact stories. Participants will also have an opportunity to earn ongoing capital funding, coaching, scalable tools, and other resources.
WHERE VISION
MEETS OPPORTUNITY
Join Stimulating Success for our inaugural Power to Pitch event — a dynamic brunch and pitch competition spotlighting bold, underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners. This one-of-a-kind experience blends great food, powerful storytelling, and the chance to secure funding, visibility, and six months of technical support.
Whether you're a business owner, funder, or community supporter, this event is your front-row seat to the future of small business.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
LIVE PITCH COMPETITION
Watch 5–7 finalists pitch their ventures to a panel of expert judges.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hear insights from an inspiring entrepreneurial leader.
BRUNCH + NETWORKING
Enjoy a curated brunch with local leaders, funders, and changemakers.
AWARD CEREMONY
Celebrate the winners as we award $5,000 in cash prizes and launch their technical assistance journey.
AWARDS
$2,500 + 6 Months
Technical Assistance
$1,500 + 6 Months Technical Assistance
$1,000 + 6 Months Technical Assistance
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Are you a small business owner (nonprofit and for-profit) with a bold idea and a powerful story?
We’re looking for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to pitch with purpose and elevate their impact.
Applications for this opportunity are now closed
FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MAY 19, 2025