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JCC PresenTense Chicago Shark Tank Event

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JCC PresenTense Chicago entrepreneurs will pitch their concepts for social change at the first Shark Tank Event, based off the popular TV series.  

Entrepreneurs will compete for one of three $2500 micro-grants.  They'll have three minutes to present their ideas, and seven minutes to answer questions by top-notch judges.  The judges will rank the fellows by their presentation and answers. Tickets are $10/advance and $15/door.  Kosher appetizers and a drink ticket are included.

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Judges include:  Adam Fridman, Founder, Meet Advisors & Mabbly; Shalom Klein, Founder, B2B Networking; Pat McCarthy, Inventor, Liquid Money, Shark Tank contestant; Steve Miller, Principal, Origin Ventures; Donna Rockin, Director, JVS Duman Entrepreneurship Center; and Chuck Templeton Founder, Open Table and Managing Director, Impact Engine.  

Winners will be announced at the end of the night.  A second Shark Tank on May 20th will be held.  The six-month fellowship concludes with Launch Night on June 12th.

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For more information, visit:  http://www.gojcc.org/PresenTense or contact badelberg@gojcc.org,  847.763.3629.

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