Based on the great success of the previous runs of the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) Pitch Competition, the program is announcing the 4th-annual Pitch Competition to provide a unique and supportive experience for all students in HBAP that are interested in the startup space and creating new ventures. The live-online finals will be the culmination of a semester-long program that is designed to support and guide student-entrepreneurs with classes, workshops, mentoring, and other resources, as they develop their ideas and prepare them for entry into the HBAP Pitch Competition. All students, currently enrolled or alumni, are eligible to participate. Only the finalists will submit their pitches to Devpost.

• Vision
  Is the idea compelling and exciting? Is it Impactful? Does the company have potential for over $100M?
• Business Viability
  Is this business idea realistic? Is the technology viable? Is the business plan clear?
• Data and Analytics
  Is this an AI-first company? Is the company’s use of AI and data critical to its business–either to solve a central problem or as a key differentiator from other solutions?
• Team
  Is this the right team composition (experience, vision, background, etc.)?
• Community Values
  Is the team committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging? How does the team plan to incorporate DEIB into their startup as it grows (hiring, products, community impact, etc.)?