Charger Challenge
2025 — Draper, UT/US
Shark Tank (Friday)
Event Description:
Please note,
*This event allows Hybrid entrees where students from multiple schools can team up.*
*This event will be judged by collegiate DECA students from USU*
In this speech event, each competitor is tasked with pitching a business idea to a judge, similar to how one would present to potential investors in shows like Shark Tank or competitions like DECA. The goal is to effectively communicate the business concept, demonstrate its viability, and persuade the judge to see its potential for success. The participant has a time limit of 7 minutes to present their pitch. Visual aids (such as posters, tri-boards, and slideshows) are allowed and encouraged. Please use the speech rubric to rank students in the round appropriately.
Students are to bring in their own prepared idea, product or service to present.
The judge has 3 minutes to ask questions of the student(s) regarding their pitch.
1 to 4students can compete per entry.
-This event is inspired by NSDA event "sales pitch" and DECA "Marketing Plan".