Suggested content you provide Judges score each statement on a 1-6 scale The real-world problem you are solving. The video explains a compelling real-world Your solution and why it’s transformational. problem. Who you are and why you have a competitive The video describes a unique innovation that is edge. implementable within the next five years. The video shows a knowledgeable and skillful team. Answer each of the following four questions: Problem - What is the problem and why is solving it important? Solution - What is your solution and why will it be successful? Team - What have you done to date and what qualities give you a competitive edge? Plan What is your plan to achieve your goals? – For convenience, these questions are provided in the headings of the tables on pages 3-6 along with suggested content (and corresponding judging statements) to help guide your responses. You decide where to focus your answers. The individual answers to the four questions do not have a word limit, however, the aggregate response to these four questions must not exceed 2,500 words. You may also include up to five supporting images, figures, or graphs. The judges will score the questions based on the content you have provided. Responses should not be entered into the existing table format for each question (Question tables may be deleted prior to submission). Question 1: Problem What is the problem and why is solving it important? – Suggested content you provide Judges score each statement on a 1-6 scale Describe the problem, quantify its significance The competitor quantifies a critical problem with metrics, and explain why now is the right important metrics and a compelling analysis of time to solve it. why now is the right time to address it. Explain why existing solutions are inadequate. The competitor’s assignment of current Show how you know this is a significant problem solutions and their limitations show a using evidence-based validation (e.g., interviews comprehensive understanding of the with users, case studies, literature). space. The competitor uses real-world evidence to validate key assumptions about the industry need.
Suggested content you provide The real-world problem you are solving. Your solution and why it’s transformational. Who you are and why you have a competitive edge. Judges score each statement on a 1-6 scale The video explains a compelling real-world problem. The video describes a unique innovation that is implementable within the next five years. The video shows a knowledgeable and skillful team. Answer each of the following four questions: Problem - What is the problem and why is solving it important? Solution - What is your solution and why will it be successful? Team - What have you done to date and what qualities give you a competitive edge? Plan – What is your plan to achieve your goals? For convenience, these questions are provided in the headings of the tables on pages 3-6 along with suggested content (and corresponding judging statements) to help guide your responses. You decide where to focus your answers. The individual answers to the four questions do not have a word limit, however, the aggregate response to these four questions must not exceed 2,500 words. You may also include up to five supporting images, figures, or graphs. The judges will score the questions based on the content you have provided. Responses should not be entered into the existing table format for each question (Question tables may be deleted prior to submission). Question 1: Problem – What is the problem and why is solving it important? Suggested content you provide Describe the problem, quantify its significance with metrics, and explain why now is the right time to solve it. Explain why existing solutions are inadequate. Show how you know this is a significant problem using evidence-based validation (e.g., interviews with users, case studies, literature). Judges score each statement on a 1-6 scale The competitor quantifies a critical problem important metrics and a compelling analysis of why now is the right time to address it. The competitor’s assignment of current solutions and their limitations show a comprehensive understanding of the space. The competitor uses real-world evidence to validate key assumptions about the industry need.