Lindsay Pizzurro, fashion design major, times Aron Gates as he pitches; his 90 second business proposal, Oct. 19, 2017 during Kent State University's fifth annual Elevator Pitch Competition at the Kent State library. Gates said it was a great opportunity to practice what it takes to pitch a business proposal in as little as 90 seconds" and he was "happy he worked up the courage to participate. The event was organized by LaunchNET, a co-curricular, cross-campus program that serves students, alumni, staff and faculty to promote entrepreneurial thinking, innovative mindset, creative collaboration, and venture creation through advising and events.