BUILD Pittsburgh Winter PitchFest 2026

Pittsburgh Winter PitchFest

Thursday, January 15, 2026 · 5:00 - 7:00pm

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BUILD students from schools around Pittsburgh will showcase their Design Challenge ideas and collect feedback for improvement from judges and audience members. Please join us to cheer on students and help them innovate and improve their business ideas, which they will use to enter in the 2026 SWPA Youth Pitch Competition!

Have questions or need more information? Contact us.

Emily Donato at edonato@build.org

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.