Splunk has teamed up with the LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo to sponsor the first ever FASTPITCH competition. The FASTPITCH takes place on the first day of the Expo – November 19, 2013 – and targets entrepreneurs and independent ventures in the seed, start-up or early stage of development within the automotive or technology sector and offer the opportunity to pitch their original business concept to a judging panel comprised of VCs, incubators and CEOs.
Splunk welcomes entrepreneurs and developers to enter the FASTPITCH for a chance to win a 12-month Splunk Start Program Enterprise License as well as great exposure to the automotive and technology industries.
Excited to say I will be on the FASTPITCH judging panel and look forward to the innovative submissions!
About the competition
FASTPITCH targets visionaries with new ideas, independent ventures in the seed, start-up or early stage of development within the automotive or technology sector (with <$500K investment), will have the opportunity to pitch their original business concept to a judging panel comprised of VCs, incubators and CEOs at this years CCE.
Entrant individuals/groups should attempt to solve an issue related to the connected car and/or automotive industry; original ideas can address topics including automotive data, mapping, emissions, environmental issues, in-car apps, in-car entertainment, parking and telematics.
How to submit your idea
To enter the Splunk FASTPITCH Competition, please complete and submit the following items to info@connectedcarexpo.com
- Completed Application Form (PDF) DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
- Presentation Deck of Company (10 slide max; submit as PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi or Sliderocket)
Deadlines
EARLY BIRD ENTRY DEADLINE: 6pm (PST) on Tuesday, September 17, 2013
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: 6pm (PST) on Monday, September 30, 2013
See CCE for full Rules & Conditions
Prizes
FIRST PLACE:
Splunk Start Program Enterprise License: 20GB for 12-month term, including Splunk education, marketing and support teams ($40,000-Value)
SECOND PLACE:
CCE 2014 Exhibit Space ($30,000-Value)
THIRD PLACE:
Top Tech Showcase Space at CCE 2014 ($9,000-Value)
Fastpitch Timeline
Aug 13 – Call for Entry
Sep 17 – Early Bird Entry Deadline
Sep 30 – Final Entry Deadline
Oct 16 – Eight Finalists Announced
Nov 19 – CCE FASTPITCH Competition
Find more info on the CCE website and keep up with the latest on Twitter: @connectedcarLA.
See you in LA!