A pitch event like no other!

Doyenne’s 5x5x5 pitch contest highlights women-led ventures from ALL business sectors, from initial launch through early growth stages.

5 women-led ventures, 5 minutes to pitch, one receives a $5,000 grant
Doyenne hosts our 5x5x5 event approximately twice a year. The funds we award help founders take the next leap towards success, and/or position the company for initial investment opportunities.

Pitch practice & coaching
All companies who are selected to present go through peer coaching pitch practices to formulate their venture’s pitch and story. The relationships created through coaching sessions have been said to be more impactful than actually winning the grant by prior 5x5x5 competitors.

• Application for the Forward Fest 2021 5x5x5 will open on June 1, 2021 and close on June 30, 2021.
• The Summer 2021 5x5x5 will be held virtually on August 18 from 10:00-11:30 AM CDT.
• Register for an upcoming Q&A Session to learn more and ask your questions
• 5 applicants will be selected to present. Presenters will be publicly announced two weeks after application closes.

More information and applicant requirements