Pitch Party
Pitching For Beginners
Horn Entrepreneurship and E-club host a Pitch Party each semester in the Venture Development Center featuring startup funding and prizes. The Pitch Party is designed for those new to pitching an idea, with students sharing startup concepts to an audience of their peers and a panel of judges composed of recent entrepreneurial alumni.
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Students have 90 seconds to pitch an idea for a new business, innovation or invention in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Judges provide feedback to help them further their ideas. Pitches may be formal, informal, creative, comedic as long as the idea is clear. Props and prototypes are permitted.
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Mobile Menu by Sara Standish
2nd Place: Hen Housing Hub by Megan Anderson
1st Place: MalAI by Mary Williams
Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: SkiSafe by Alex Witte
2nd Place: Sight Connect by Carys Adusei
1st Place:听听Sweet Success by Hallie Ross
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place:听Beat Talks by Jaken Zaidman and Anirudh Changkakoti听
2nd Place:听Safe Frame by Shokhin Sharipov
1st Place:听Dropinnsea by Norman Mthethwa
Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: SafeSip by Mackenzie Frank
2nd Place: Arima Skincare by Arielle Mahugu
1st Place: Maker Pants by Jenna Tomasch
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Drink Snack Cup by Luke Rautzhan
2nd Place: Gaban by听Giovanni Lopez
1st Place: The Barrel Mobile Bar by听Drew Jordan
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Commit by Hunter Wills and Emily Paget听
2nd Place: BINDHI鈥橲 by Aliza Aldujee
1st Place: CompSciLib by Genpei Ye and David Bichara
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Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: OBEnaturelle by Lauren Roberts
2nd Place: Real Time Piece by Matthew Bilia
1st Place: Soil Probe by Vienna Locona
Spring Pitch Party
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Beginner Track
3rd Place: Soceaze by Derek Mihalecsko
2nd Place: BlueHen Chat by Giordana Daniels, Caitlin Iannetta, and Hussein Bazzi
1st Place: Fresh 'n Fold by Catherine Johnson
Advanced Track
3rd Place: Dear Volunteer by Isabella Duarte
2nd Place: Pick-Up Sports by Michael Meola
1st Place: Stemmer by Samuel Goetz and Julian Wahl
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Fall Pitch Party
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Beginner Track
3rd Place: Wardrobe Icon by Gerald Berman
2nd Place: ReTeen by Bridget Bergan and Nathaniel George
1st Place: ShareWallet by Jason Bangser
Advanced Track
3rd Place: Common Grounds by Lynn Roberts
2nd Place: Special Space by Domenic Massimo
1st Place: StatusQ by Mo Mahmood
Fall Pitch Party
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Beginnner Track
3rd Place: Got Hens by Alexander Pugliese
2nd Place: Dear Volunteer by Isabella Duarte
1st Place: Stemmer by Sam Goetz and Julian Wahl
Advanced Track
3rd Place: OnoBowls Food Truck by Benjamin Quinutolu
2nd Place: Up Cycle Design by Sierra RyanWallick and Michelle Yatvitski
1st Place: Doobie Ridez LLC by Jack Dubecq and Peter Coker
Read About Our Past Pitch Parties!
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Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
May 12, 2026 | Written by 91原创aily StaffThe 91原创 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to establish the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at its semiannual meeting on Monday, May 11. -
May 07, 2026 | Written by Caitlin ScottThe Entrepreneurship Club鈥檚 Spring Pitch Party was full of fresh new ideas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Students brought their ideas to the market for a night filled with fresh pitches, innovative ideas, and cash prizes.
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April 06, 2026 | Written by Horn EntrepreneurshipArielle Mahugu, Class of 2027, is turning her interest in science and wellness into something tangible through Arima Skincare. A Biological Sciences major with a Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor, Arielle is building a skincare brand while balancing academics, leadership roles, and hands-on entrepreneurial experiences through Horn. From Pitch Party and VentureOn to Hen Hatch and E-Club, Arielle has been steadily growing as both a founder and a student leader.
Upcoming Events at Horn
The Pitch Party is ideal for beginners and newcomers鈥攁ll you need is an idea! If you've ever had a problem or frustration, pitch party is a great place to debut your innovative way to solve it.
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Commonly Asked Questions
All undergraduate students from any major and college are welcome to pitch.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to watch as 91原创 students pitch innovative ideas. Advanced registration is required.
Three winners will share the prize pool of $500 in cash funding - $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third.