Carli Lloyd
Turn your business story into a winning pitch.
Four finalists will win an exclusive trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final as well as the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 cash prize.
Win a chance to meet Carli Lloyd.
Meet two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist who will be one of the judges at the Final Pitch Competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Phase 1: National Contest (April 27 - May 18, 2026)
- Post a ~60 second video to social media on “how Small Business Digital Ready helped you position your business to win” and submit the contest form.
- Visit the Promotions Details page to submit the application form.
Phase 2: Regional Pitch Competition (June 18 - June 28, 2026)
- 20 semi-finalists will be chosen to compete at one of four Regional Pitch Competitions. Winners advance to the finals, all other semi-finalists will receive tickets to a local FIFA World Cup 2026™ match.
- Regional pitch competitions take place in these cities on these dates: Kansas City: June 18-21, 2026, Houston: June 21-24, 2026, Los Angeles: June 23-26, 2026, Philadelphia: June 25-28, 2026
- Travel and accommodations will be provided for all semi-finalists
Phase 3: Final Pitch Competition (July 17, 2026)
- The 4 finalist will win a trip to New York/New Jersey for a chance to win cash prizes at the Final Pitch competition in New Jersey. All Finalists receive tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final match.
- Travel and accommodations will be provided for all Regional winners.
Check out the promotion details page to find out more information.
Getting your pitch right for any audience
This course is part of the "Winning customers" topic category and completing it or any other course or event in the "Winning customers" category will fulfill Step 1 of the contest qualifications.
What you can expect to learn from this course:
- How to create a clear, one-sentence elevator pitch that captures your business's value and grabs attention
- Skills to analyze different audiences and customize your pitch to what each group cares about
- Guidance on how to assess your pitch deck needs and decide whether to build it yourself or hire help
Creating the perfect pitch: Securing yeses from clients, customers, and funders
This virtual event is part of the "Winning customers" topic category and completing it or any other course or event in the "Winning customers" category will fulfill Step 1 of the contest qualifications.
What you can expect to learn from this event:
- Understand the core components of an effective pitch
- How to tailor your message to different audiences
- Gain actionable techniques to deliver pitches with clarity, cofidence, and impact
