POWER TO PITCH
A Stimulating Success Brunch & Business Showcase
Celebrating Small Business Awareness Month
Date and Time : Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location | Houston, TX
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.
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.
AWARDS
MEETS OPPORTUNITY
For more information:
stimulatingsuccess.com
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
$2,500 + 6 Months
Technical Assistance
$1,500 + 6 Months Technical Assistance
$750 + 6 Months Technical Assistance
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 $6,000 in cash prizes and launch their technical assistance journey
WHERE VISON
MEETS OPPORTUNITY
WHO SHOULD APPLY ?
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.
APPLY HERE! (LINK WILL BE EMBEDDED)
Application Deadline is May 15, 2025.
FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MAY 19
HOW DOES POWER TO PITCH COMPETITION WORK ?
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1. Apply to PitchSubmit your online application and a 2 minute video pitch explaining your business, your impact, and why you're ready for this opportunity. Applications open: April 30, 2025 and closes May 15, 2025. Apply here!
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2. Get SelectedA panel will review submissions and select 5–7 finalists based on innovation, clarity, and community impact. Finalists will be announced May 19, 2025.
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3. Pitch Prep & CoachingFinalists will receive personalized coaching from the Stimulating Success team to strengthen their pitch and presentation ahead of the big day!
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4. Live Pitch EventFinalists 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.
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5. Win Funding + SupportThree winners will receive cash prizes presented in-person: 1st Place: $2,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success. 2nd Place: $1,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success. 3rd Place: $750 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success.
DAY OF AGENDA
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Vendor + Finalist Setup
- Finalist walkthrough and mic check
- Brunch stations prepped
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Guest Arrival + Networking Brunch
- Check-in + registration
- Brunch served
- Background music
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Welcome Remarks
- Opening by Jacari W. Harris | Overview of event purpose, competition, etc.
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
- Keynote Speaker “Power of Pitching Your Purpose”
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Live Pitch Competition
- 5–7 finalists present (3 minutes each)
- Judges Q&A (2 minutes per pitch)
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Audience Choice Voting + Judges Deliberation
- Live poll
- Judges confer in breakout space
12:15 PM- 12: 30 PM
- Acknowledgments
- City of Houston Proclamation
12:30 PM
- Announce 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
- Photo ops with oversized checks
- Remarks from winners
