Carli Lloyd
Turn your business story into a winning pitch.
Four finalists will win an exclusive trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final as well as the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 cash prize.
Win a chance to meet Carli Lloyd
Meet two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist who will be one of the judges at the Final Pitch Competition.
About the promo.
Who is eligible to apply?
Small business owners must be registered for Digital Ready and complete a course or event within the "Winning customers" category between January 1, 2026 - May 18, 2026 11:59 PM PT, as outlined in the Official Rules.
How does the competition work?
Phase 1: National Contest (April 27 - May 18, 2026)
- Create and post a ~60-second video on social media (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube), explaining “How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready helps you position your business to win”. Be sure to tag @VerizonBusiness, #SMBSuperPitch, #Contest, and #VerizonBusiness to be eligible.
- Visit the Promotions Details page to submit the application form.
Phase 2: Regional Pitch Competition (June 18 - June 28, 2026)
- 20 semi-finalists will be chosen to compete at one of four Regional Pitch Competitions. Winners advance to the finals, all other semi-finalists will receive tickets to a local FIFA World Cup 2026™ match.
- Regional pitch competitions take place in these cities on these dates: Kansas City: June 18-21, 2026, Houston: June 21-24, 2026, Los Angeles: June 23-26, 2026, Philadelphia: June 25-28, 2026.
- Travel and accommodations will be provided for all semi-finalists.
Phase 3: Final Pitch Competition (July 17, 2026)
- The 4 finalists will win a trip to New York/New Jersey for a chance to win cash prizes at the Final Pitch competition in New Jersey. All Finalists will receive tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final match.
- Travel and accommodations will be provided for all finalists.
Featured courses and events.
Getting your pitch right for any audience
This course is part of the "Winning customers" topic category and completing it or any other course or event in the "Winning customers" category will fulfill Step 1 of the contest qualifications.
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Creating the perfect pitch: Securing yeses from clients, customers, and funders
This course is part of the "Winning customers" topic category and completing it or any other course or event in the "Winning customers" category will fulfill Step 1 of the contest qualifications.
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Meet the instructor
13-time national elevator pitch champion, and #1 bestselling author, Precious L. Williams is a world-class speaker and trainer for global brands and institutions. Also known as the #KillerPitchMaster, she has helped her clients learn how to turn conversations into currency to win countless pitch competitions, secure lucrative speaking contracts, and develop a masterful mindset for any situation. She has shared her signature communication methods on ABC's “Shark Tank," CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Black Enterprise Magazine.
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