Sponsor the GSEA Qualifying Competition
Portland, Oregon | Competition this January 2023
What is GSEA?
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is a worldwide pitch competition for undergraduate students who own and operate a business while attending college/university. Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes to qualify for GSEA Finals.
This January 2023, EO Portland is hosting a qualifying competition for student entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest. The winner of our competition will go on to compete in the national semifinals.
Support Student Entrepreneurship
Do you believe in entrepreneurship? Are you interested in proudly and publicly supporting young entrepreneurs? Consider contributing to the local GSEA prize package. We are looking for businesses who can contribute in-kind services that will help the winning student’s business growth and success (examples below).
Sponsor Benefits
Your logo appearing on all digital and print communications about GSEA in Portland, including:
Website impressions ~350/month
Email campaign to local CEOs & founders ~500 impressions
Social promotions on Instagram & LinkedIn ~1,000+ impressions
Your logo on all event signage (digital/print)
Thanks and shout-outs during event program
Positive brand exposure in PR campaigns before & after local event
Interested? Get in Touch!
Please write our GSEA Chair, Lisa Herlinger, at lisa.herlinger@rubyjewel.com.
Examples: Past Local Prize Contributions
Here are some examples of in-kind prize contributions from past sponsors:
Davis Wright Tremaine: $4,000
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is pleased to support GSEA by donating a package of legal services valued at $4,000 including consultation on business formation, funding, structure or other pertinent business transactional advice and a full employment law compliance package including hiring packet, handbook and job descriptions. Services will be customized to the nature and size of the business and subject to legal ethical requirements of conflict of interest and client intake procedures.
Sandler Training: $2,500
Sandler Training is a leading provider of sales training and tools. The organization is offering a 2-day sales training boot camp ($1,500 value) and 1-year license to Sandler Online Training ($1,000 value) to help grow the winning startup.
UBS: $1,000
UBS wealth management is pleased to provide financial planning consulting services, including a working lunch (up to 8 people, including winning company staff and key investors or vendors). The package ensures personal and business assets are properly leveraged as the company and entrepreneur grow to maximize financial return.
Giant Results: $12,000
Giant Results is a leading consulting firm specializing in the Entrepreneur Operating System or EOS®. The EOS® is a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. The package includes a 2-day Vision Building(tm) workshop with your leadership team. The sessions will cover Focus Day tools, Vision/Traction Organizer™ (V/TO™, 3-Year Picture™, 1-Year Plan and priorities for the next 90 days.
Biggs Insurance: $1,000
Biggs Insurance Services is a Vancouver, Washington based independent insurance agency that has served the insurance needs of Portland Metro businesses and individuals for over seventy years. Biggs is happy to provide insurance consulting and training services, including a working lunch (up to 8 people, including winning company staff and key investors or vendors), to provide strategic insurance planning and advice. The package ensures personal and business assets are properly protected as the company and entrepreneur grows.
Perkins & Co: $1,000
Oregon’s largest locally-based accounting firm Perkins & Co is proud to offer $1,000 in accounting consulting and planning services. Perkins offers comprehensive audit, tax and consulting services to businesses and entrepreneurs.