Calling all Clean Technology Companies!
You have a fantastic idea...but do you have what it takes to deliver the best business model?
KPMG, AlwaysOn and Vator.tv have teamed up and are on the hunt for game-changing players in the clean tech industry! KPMG is a global network of professional firms who operate in 145 countries and have more than 123,000 professionals working in member firms around the world. KMPG's purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients.


What do you win?
As with all the Vator.tv/AlwaysOn winners, the founder or executive of the winning business plan will be invited to present at the AlwaysOn Going Green in August 2008. We'll have more details in the coming months.
At the event, the winner will have the opportunity to give a six-minute CEO pitch to an audience of AlwaysOn investors and attendees. They will also be featured in AO’s quarterly print "blogozine" and on the Vator.tv and AlwaysOn websites.
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Who should participate?
Weencourage any company in the CleanTech sector, all high school,college, graduate students, entrepreneurs and inventors from around theworld to anyone with an idea of how to make our world a cleaner place.
Ideally, AO is seeking the following:
What to submit:
Submissions are in the form of a video pitch or PDF or PPT. But we really encourage video so Vator can highlight and feature some of the company profiles throughout the duration of the contest. Also, the video pitch is likely to receive more votes, ratings and views.
1. Milestones/goals during the competition
2. Monthly Video update/post on the execution of your business model i.e.what goals/milestones you have accomplished over the month
How to submit:
Register and hit "upload a pitch" to create a profile for your submission. The more comprehensive, the more likely to get votes, ratings, and reviews.
How to win:
We want winners, people that can make their great idea a reality!
*Rating system includes*
33% highest number of votes
33% largest network on company profile
33% based off of judges decision on ability to execute
What should you include in your 2-minute pitch?
You can include anything, really. But here are some guidelines:
Be original
Demonstrate your value proposition
Make it fun and entertaining
Explain the market size/opportunity
Avoid interview style presentations (boring!)
Tell us what keeps you up at night
Why are you better than your rivals? (And don't say you don't have any!)
What was the original need that sparked the idea for your start-up?
How does your role as a start-up entrepreneur impact your life?
What have you sacrificed for your start-up?
What if it fails?
*KPMG International's Trademarks are the sole property of KPMG International and their use here does not imply auditing by or endorsement of KPMG International or any of its member firms.