The BIG Pitch Comp

National Stock Pitch Competition on April 10-11, 2026 in Dallas TX

Boulevard Investment Group • SMU Cox

Competition Overview

A national stock pitch competition for collegiate undergraduates. Finalists will compete in Dallas, Texas at SMU Cox.

📍 Dallas, TX
🎓 Teams of 2–4
🏆 $30,000 prize pool
Sponsor presence

Sponsoring firms will send judges and representatives to the final competition in Dallas to network with students and watch/judge pitches.

Quick Facts

Prize Pool$30,000
1st / 2nd / 3rd$15k / $10k / $5k
Team Size2–4 students
Final RoundIn person (Dallas)
Resume note

Resumes help sponsors identify talented students across campuses and are not used in judging the pitch.

Partners

Sponsoring Firms

We’ll keep this page updated as additional firms join.

Platinum Sponsor Confirmed
Premier Sponsor Confirmed
Supporting Sponsor Confirmed
Key Dates

Application timeline

Feb 19 Applications open • 5:00pm CT
Mar 12 Applications due • 11:59pm CT
Mar 19 Finalists announced • 5:00pm CT
Apr 2 Finalist resubmissions • 11:59pm CT
Apr 10 Final competition at SMU Cox
Register Each applicant registers individually prior to applying.
Podium Awards

$30,000 prize pool

First Place
$15,000
Second Place
$10,000
Third Place
$5,000

Key details

  • Team size: 2–4 undergraduate students
  • Final round: In person at SMU Cox (Dallas, TX)
  • Travel: All finalists must travel to Dallas for the final round
  • On-site experience: Networking, live pitches, Q&A, and a keynote speaker
  • Sponsors: Firms send judges and representatives to attend and network
  • Resume: Used for sponsor recruiting visibility, not competition judging

Competition format

  • Initial submissions reviewed by BIG Investment Committee members
  • Finalists submit updated materials before the final round
  • Finalists pitch live and answer Q&A
Event Schedule

Finalist weekend in Dallas

Final schedule details and exact venues will be shared with finalists. The structure below is the planned flow.

Friday evening Welcome + networking reception with sponsoring firms
Saturday morning First round pitches at a Dallas firm (or SMU Cox)
Saturday midday Keynote speaker at SMU Cox
Saturday afternoon Final round at SMU Cox + awards
Register Questions? See FAQ below or contact us directly.
FAQ

Common questions

In advance of internship and full-time recruiting in 2025/26, our sponsors would like to identify talented students across various campuses. Your resume will not be considered as part of the competition judging process.
Yes, all finalists will need to travel to Dallas, Texas for the final round competition. We have drivers that will escort you from the airport to your hotel.
Initial submissions will be judged by BIG Investment Committee members. Finalists will be judged by a panel of investment professionals.
Contact

Reach us directly

Miles Merlin headshot
Miles Merlin President
mmerlin@smu.edu
504-206-5392
Jonah Swann headshot
Jonah Swann Stock Pitch Chair
jswann@smu.edu
417-861-7338
Interested in sponsoring?

We’d love to share sponsorship tiers, benefits, and event details. Reach out and we’ll follow up quickly.