What would you do with $5,000* in cash and prizes to be invested into your business? Well, it is time to think about it. YBE and Own The Vision have teamed up to offer HBCU students a chance at this amazing opportunity. More than just a pitch competition, the Wolf’s Den will immerse participants into the ins and outs of the entrepreneurship journey. Participants will have an opportunity to learn tips of the trade from successful business owners, and industry specific practitioners.
Kicking off at the Atlanta University Center, students from Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College, will have an opportunity to pitch for $5,000 in cash and prizes.
How does it work?
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Current AUC students will apply online for an opportunity to pitch their business.
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The student(s) must send us the Youtube link to a 60 second pitch video that will contain:
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Business overview
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The problem being solved
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Target market
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Why they should be selected
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Semifinalists will have to engage in a social media campaign to garner community support in order to make it to the final round.
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Finalist, will pitch before a panel of judges in the Wolf’s Den.
ENTRY DEADLINE:CLOSED
AUC Wolf Den's Pitch Event: 12am to 3pm on 04.06.2019
LOCATION: Robert Woodruff Library
Prize details: The winner will receive $1000 in cash, a $3000 branding package (logo, photo shoot, business website
and business stationary) and $1000 worth of business coaching from our judges.