Submissions

We are currently accepting 3-minute video pitch submissions.

Wherever you are in your journey, we encourage you to apply.

  • At least one founder must be a Questrom alumnus/a
  • There is no limitation to number of Terriers who can be part of a team.
  • Ventures may be at any stage (idea, MVP, early revenue, or growth stage)
  • Submissions are welcome from all industries and geographies
  • All finalists will be expected to attend and participate in the live Shark Tank event on November 5 at the Questrom campus.

Your video should clearly and concisely address:

  • Maximum length: 3 minutes
  • The Problem and Your Solution
    • What challenge are you solving and why does it matter?
  • Market Opportunity
    • Who are your target customers (or ideal customer profile)?
    • How large is the market opportunity?
  • Business Model
    • How do you make (or plan to make) money? (e.g., pricing, revenue model)
    • What are your anticipated capital requirements?
  • Traction (if applicable)
    • Key milestones, users, revenue, partnerships, or validation
    • Number of current customers (if applicable)
  • Team
    • Who is on your team and what are their roles?
    • How many team members are currently involved?
    • Why are you uniquely positioned to succeed?
  • The Ask
    • How would you utilize the funding and student support?
    • What specific areas would you want support on (e.g., go-to-market, product, operations)?
  • Recorded video (Zoom, Loom, or similar platforms are acceptable)
  • Clear audio and visuals; slides optional but not required
  • File or link submission (YouTube/Vimeo/Drive link preferred)
  • Pitch deck (PDF, 10–12 slides recommended)
  • Executive summary (1 page)
  • Links to product demos, website, or press (if available)

Submissions will be reviewed based on:

  • Strength and clarity of the problem and solution
  • Market potential and scalability
  • Traction and execution (stage-appropriate)
  • Founder/team capability
  • Innovation and differentiation
  • Potential to benefit from Questrom’s ecosystem (students, faculty, network)
  • Submission deadline: Friday, July 10
  • Finalist notification: Friday, September 4
  • Live pitch event: Thursday, November 5

Submission Form

Questions? deepolat@bu.edu