HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will host its 13th annual TIA Entrepreneurship Showcase on April 5.
The event, which takes place from 1p.m.-4 p.m. at James C. Colgate Hall, 38 Lally Lane, will include a pitch competition. Students Helping Students, founded by Nathan Walsh; Trust Beverages, started by Charlotte Prendergast; Vitalize, founded by Talia Broder; and Wags and Wings Dog Rescue, founded by Alana Conolly, will compete for cash prizes.
Pitch-competition judges include Meghan Curtin McKenna, founder of FIF Collective; Caroline Danehy, co-founder and chief brand officer of Fair Harbor Clothing; Mike Ellenbogen, founder and chief innovation officer of Evolv Technology; Kate Foster Lengyel, co-founder and CEO of The Outset; and Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology.
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A panel of Colgate founders and funders will provide insights to attendees. The event also celebrates Ellenbogen as Colgate’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
Twenty Colgate startup ventures will compete in a tabling event, similar to a tradeshow, where the audience can choose their favorites to win cash grants.
For more information or to register for the event, visit the Colgate web page for the showcase.