FAU Business Pitch Competition

 

The annual Florida Atlantic Business Pitch Competition is hosted by the College of Business, Adams Center for Entrepreneurship with support from local partners and sponsors. The competition encourages Florida Atlantic students to pitch their game-changing idea for a chance to fund their new ventures. Finalists compete for seed-funding for their startups and get preferred access into the Florida Atlantic The Runway Venture Program. During the competition they also have the opportunity to present their business pitch to local angel, venture capital groups and more. Competitors have the opportunity to meet and network with successful local entrepreneurs. Resources are provided to aid students in the creation and implementation of their businesses.

Congratulations to our Florida Atlantic 2025 Business Pitch Competition WINNERS!


2025 Student Track Winners:

Title Student Founder Name(s) Venture Name
Winner - $2,500 Daniel Guido FireCodes AI | firecodes.ai
Runners Up - $1,000 Cesar Oneid Chum Bomb LLC
Donata Amineva BioSeq AI
Innovators - $500 Priscilla Xu OrthoGenetic
Melina Micallef Yarn Over
Daniella Cracknell The Spa Dress® | thespadress.com
Ayan Sanaullah SynthData

Click Here to Meet the STUDENT VENTURES


2025 Veteran Track Winners:

Title Veteran Founder Name Venture Name
Winner - $1,500 Andrew "Devon" Stephenson Zera TechBridge | zeratechbridge.com
Runner Up - $1,000 Drew Williams WALL-R, LLC | wall-r.com
Innovators - $300 Scott Tolbert CatJets | catjets.com
Kelsey De Santis OFP K9
Robert Wheeler BattleFitted | battlefittedbrand.com

TO MEET THE VETERAN VENTURES CLICK HERE

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2024 Business Pitch Competition Winners!

The Florida Atlantic Annual Business Pitch Competition features four distinct tracks, each highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of different groups within our community:

 

Meet the Student Track Winners:

Students: Emerging student entrepreneurs will present their innovative business ideas and compete for valuable prizes and recognition. Participants are Florida Atlantic undergraduate and graduate students.

Title Name Company Name
Winner Noor Habona & Abigail Sinu Nanosense
Runners Up Charles Russo Aldental
Julia Mosher Happy Hearts
Vivian Yu, Yuji Kitamura, & Giuliana Comini JOYN
Yashwin Adusumilli MarineGuard
Innovators Joey Watson Port-A-Bana
Tarruck Wheeler & Ellie Pfahler N.E.T.
Brianna Carnaval & London Powell Purity
Hannah Whitcomb QuickBLD
Alberto Hernandez Stone Pine Productions

 

Meet the Veterans Winners:

Veterans: We honor the dedication and leadership of our veterans by providing a platform for them to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. Participants are from the 2023-2024 Florida Atlantic Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program.

Title Name Company Name
Winner Angelo Martinez, Natalia Earle, & Duke The Barracks Legend Foundation
Runner Up Robert Vasvary "Tennessee Bob" Tennessee Bob's Hot Sauce
Innovators John Wilkinson Smart-Tech Farms
Ben Ergina Canon Events
Michael Trelles Christ Empowered Fitness
Richard Raines Pix Now

 

Meet the Spanish-Language Winners:

Spanish-Language: This track celebrates the diversity of our community by providing Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs with the opportunity to present their business concepts. Participants are from the Spring 2024 Spanish-language Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

Title Name Company Name
Ganadora Monica Zuluaga y Nancy Moreno Pa' Picar & Llevar
Subcampeona Rosario Montilla MamaMía Maternity
Innovadora Janessa German Case de Fleur

 

Meet the Youth Track Winners:

Youth: Fostering the creativity and ambition of young minds, this track is dedicated to youth entrepreneurs who are making their mark in the business world. Participants are from grades 6-8 from A.D. Henderson.

Title Name Company Name
Winner Aryana Sahai Ladlis
Innovators Jennifer Placide Smart Garden
Ella Grimaldi Scentillow
Nathan Fils-Aime Fryify

 

How You Can Support:


  • Spread the Word: Share information about the competition with your networks to help us reach a wider audience and support these budding entrepreneurs.
  • Become a Mentor or Judge: If you have expertise in entrepreneurship or business, consider volunteering as a mentor or judge to provide valuable feedback and guidance to the competing teams. Email adamscenter@fau.edu or call +1 561-297-3653.
  • Become a sponsor. As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to:
    • Make a Difference: Your financial support will directly contribute to the success of aspiring entrepreneurs and help them turn their dreams into reality.
    • Gain Visibility: Showcase your commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by being prominently featured in our event materials and promotional efforts.
    • Network and Connect: Engage with a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, community leaders, and stakeholders who share your passion for supporting local initiatives.

Sponsorship Levels: We offer a range of sponsorship packages to suit your organization's goals and budget. Whether you choose to be a Presenting Sponsor, Track Sponsor, or contribute at a Customized Level, your generosity will be recognized and appreciated. Please call +1 561-297-3653 or email adamscenter@fau.edu for more information.

Thank you for your support in empowering and inspiring our startup entrepreneur teams. Together, we can elevate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in our community.


CONTACT US
Adams Center for Entrepreneurship
adamscenter@fau.edu
p: 561-297-3653

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