Croc Tank at Florida Atlantic
NobleCon20 Headliners
For NobleCon20, the focus is on the importance of entrepreneurship, the economic significance of emerging growth companies, and the methodology of making strategic and disciplined investments. Considering who we are bringing to the stage, there couldn’t be a better fit. You’ll meet “Mr. Wonderful,” Kevin O’Leary, information tech mogul Robert Herjavec, and FUBU founder Daymond John. Following an interactive fireside chat, the “Sharks” will dive into the “Croc Tank” to judge a selection of pitches from Florida Atlantic students and alumni. And, yes, they may just invest in them personally! This first-of-its-kind event – the integration of business, education, investing and a little Hollywood – is expected to gain national attention.
"Croc Tank" Business Pitch Competition
For the first time ever, the Sharks are leaving the safety of their studio to visit Florida Atlantic for a live event during which they will listen to live pitches and consider making real investments. Three Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurs, including 1 current student/alumnus, will win the opportunity to pitch the sharks and make a deal in the Croc Tank this December!
To identify the startups who will pitch the Sharks, Florida Atlantic's Adams Center, Tech Runway, and Research Park are hosting internal competitions to identify the three most promising startups that will be crowned finalists. From those three, the Sharks will decide who will pitch to them in front of a live crowd in December.
To enter this exciting competition, review the rules below and click the link to complete your application. The deadline for final submission of your entry is September 30th. Good luck!!!
Applications open: Sunday, September 1, 2024
Deadline for application submission:
11:59 PM Monday, October 7, 2024
Top 3 finalists from each track chosen and sent to Sharks for review on or before Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Winners will be announced/notified: Friday, November 1, 2024
Croc Tank: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Participation Tracks
Entering the competition is simple and easy.
Click the link to sign up and create an account on the Evala.ai platform. Once your account is set up you can upload your pitch deck (a presentation file of your pitch). The platform will provide you with feedback, there is also a helpful template/sample available within the platform to help you finalize it. When you are satisfied with the final version you simply select "submit the final pitch deck" and that's it, GOOD LUCK!
REGISTER FOR THE ADAMS CENTER STUDENT/ALUMNI TRACK
The Adams Center Croc Tank track is for current students/alumni and is an exciting opportunity for our students and alumni to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, develop their pitching skills, and take the first steps toward launching their own businesses.
REGIsTER FOR THE TECH RUNWAY TRACK
The Tech Runway Croc Tank track is for community and student ventures who have gone through Florida Atlantic Tech Runway’s Venture Program. Companies who have gone through the Venture Program often have a strategic alignment with Florida Atlantic's research focus areas, including drone technologies, educational technologies, environmental science, marine science, ocean engineering, neuroscience, healthy aging, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, sensing and smart systems.
REGISTER FOR THE RESEARCH PARK TRACK
The Research Park Croc Tank track is for local businesses based at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic at the Boca Raton Campus and is an opportunity for these companies to showcase their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures. In partnership with Florida Atlantic, the Research Park promotes scientific research and commercialization, fostering economic development in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
The Sharks
Agenda
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – NobleCon20 Second Day*
Florida Atlantic, College of Business, Executive Education / Kaye Auditorium
3:00pm – 6:00pm – NobleCon20 closing session, featuring “Sharks” from ABC’s hit series Shark Tank
- The Kay Performing Arts Auditorium at Florida Atlantic – transportation from COBEE provided
- Kevin O’Leary (“Mr. Wonderful”), Daymond John, and Robert Herjavec
- Moderated fireside chat followed by a live “pitch” competition
- “Pitchers” selected from the Florida Atlantic and business communities
- Exclusive Meet & Greet/Photo Op (at additional cost, includes seating in front rows of the auditorium – details on registration link)
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