Pitch Your Idea
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G-Unity Business Lab Hustle Tank
Live Entrepreneur Pitch Experience at NRG Arena
Do you have a business, side hustle, startup, brand, or big idea ready for the spotlight?
The G-Unity Business Lab Hustle Tank is a high-energy live pitch experience where entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present their business in front of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Houston business leaders, investors, community influencers, and a live audience during one of the biggest events of the year at NRG Arena.
At the center of this experience are student entrepreneurs from Houston Independent School District who have worked tirelessly to develop, refine, and prepare their business ideas for the live competition stage. Adult entrepreneurs selected for Hustle Tank will have the opportunity to pitch alongside this powerful student showcase, creating an unforgettable night that celebrates entrepreneurship, mentorship, leadership, innovation, and community. This is a chance to not only promote your business, but also to inspire the next generation of business leaders while sharing the stage in front of hundreds of attendees, supporters, educators, families, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
This is more than a pitch competition. It is an opportunity to:
Promote your business live
Gain exposure for your brand
Network with influential business leaders
Inspire future entrepreneurs
Compete for prize money
Be part of an unforgettable live experience
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How It Works
Three (3) finalists will be selected to pitch live during the event.
Each finalist will have:
Ninety (90) seconds to pitch their business live
The opportunity to present directly in front of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and seven of Houston’s elite business leaders and entrepreneurs
The chance to win prize money for the top pitch
Pitches will take place throughout the event from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with the winner announced at the end of the night.
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Pitch Requirements
Finalists may provide written handout materials only.
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Answers that must be submitted:
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Business Name
Founder Name(s) and Contact Information
Describe your business in 3–5 sentences.
What problem does your business solve, and who does it serve?
What makes your business unique or different from competitors?
How does your business generate revenue?
What stage is your business currently in?
Idea Stage
Startup
Operating Business
Scaling/Growth
What traction or accomplishments has your business achieved so far? (Examples: sales, customers, partnerships, social media growth, community impact, etc.)
What are your goals for the next 12 months?
How would being on this stage help your business grow?
Handout Guidelines
Bring nine (9) printed copies of your handout packet
Packets may not exceed five (5) pages total
No electronic presentations, slides, videos, or digital materials permitted
Check-In Requirements
Pitch packets must be submitted between 4:00 PM- 5:00
Submit packets at the table outside the Blue Lot entrance of NRG Arena
Contestants must be present to pitch
We will call you to the stage throughout the event if you’ve been selected.
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Bring Your People
This is a LIVE audience experience, and we want the room full of energy, support, and community.
Finalists are strongly encouraged to invite friends, family, coworkers, classmates, mentors, customers, and supporters to attend and cheer them on live during the event.
Come support student entrepreneurs.
Come support local businesses.
Come be part of the experience.
Bring your crowd. Fill the seats. Make some noise.
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Tickets Available Now
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Be part of the experience.
Be in the room.
Shoot your shot.
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