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The Lion's Den High School Pitch Competition

  • Mad Genius Studios Asheville, NC 28806 USA (map)

Join us for the 2nd annual high school pitch competition with the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Mars Hill University. This event aims to inspire area high school students to unleash their entrepreneurial potential. Enter the Lion’s Den, where camaraderie and competition create innovation!

Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Where: Owen Theatre, Mars Hill University

Judges: Shawndra Russell, HarmonyAVL+media and Mad Genius Studios; Annie Woods, Mountain Bizworks, and Dan Whisnat, www.sdvosystems.com

Details

  • Business ideas can be anything related to the footwear industry

  • Students will present business plans to a panel of judges of local entrepreneurs

  • Teams of 1-4 people, teams of 2 or more are encouraged

  • Must have a high school junior or senior on the team

  • CASH PRIZES for teams and the schools they represent!

    • 1st: $2,000 team, $1,000 school

    • 2nd: $1,000 team, $500 school

    • 3rd: $500 team, $250 school

Registration

Once registered, you will receive more information from Sabrina Delk, sabrina_delk@mhu.edu

Registration closes Friday, September 6, 2024.

For more information, visit: https://www.mhu.edu/academics-majors-and-minors-business-administration-entrepreneurial-leadership-case-competition/