Agenda

Below you will find the full agenda for the LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, November 8.

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7:45 a.m.

Registration and Check-in

breakfast and networking opportunities are available in the atrium

8:30 a.m.

Welcome | Announcements | Overview of the Day

8:45 a.m.

A.M. Keynote Speaker - Katie Teuber | Director of Startup Engagement Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs

Introduction by PECO

9:00 a.m.

Welcome NEW STARTUP  Pitch Presenters

First eight pitch presenters over the next 80 minutes

Each presentation will be in 10-minute intervals that consist of:
• 5-minute pitch
3 minutes of Q&A with Judges
2-minute transition to the next presenter

10:20 a.m.

10 Minute Break

10:30 a.m.

Welcome Penn State Students | Alumni Pitch Presenters

Next five pitch presenters over the next 50 minutes

11:20 a.m.

10 Minute Break

11:30 a.m.

Welcome Social Impact Pitch Presenters

Next five pitch presenters over the next 50 minutes

12:20 p.m.

Lunch break for 30 minutes

12:50 p.m.

Keynote Speakers

Fireside Chat with Guy Fardone and Larry Berran, Tech Entrepreneur and Advisory Partner, New Spring Capital

Introduction by TD Bank’s Michael Trimble

1:20 p.m.

Welcome Experienced Startups Pitch Presenter

Next seven pitch presenters over the next 70 minutes

2:30 p.m.

10 Minute Break

2:40 p.m.

Welcome Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Presenters

Next five pitch presenters over the next 50 minutes

3:30 p.m.

Pitches Conclude

30-minute break for judges' deliberations

4:00 p.m.

P.M. Keynote Speaker

Jen Gilburg - Deputy Secretary of Technology & Entrepreneurship, DCED

Introduction by Wells Fargo

4:20 p.m.

Announcement of Winners

Presented by Jen Gilburg

4:30 p.m.

LionCage Celebration Reception Begins

5:30 p.m.

Conclude