Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2024
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Location
Robert B. Rowling Hall, The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business | Austin, TX
About this Event
Join us to watch student founders take to the stage for a night of game-changing ideas and winning big!
This competition is all about shaking up the game, pushing boundaries, and never settling. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold.
The Freed Family Pitch Competition is UT Austin's largest and most prestigious undergraduate pitch competition. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, this event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for experiential learning, where student teams can pitch their startups in a high-stakes environment, competing for $65k in cash and prizes.
Beyond the financial rewards, participants gain invaluable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs, receive personalized feedback on their business strategies, and build lasting connections within the Texas entrepreneurial ecosystem. The competition not only recognizes groundbreaking ideas but also empowers the next generation of innovators to turn their visions into reality.
At The University of Texas at Austin, we believe that what starts(up) here changes the world!
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WHEN
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Competition: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT
Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CT
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WHERE
Crum Auditorium - Robert B. Rowling Hall
Reception to follow in Rowling Hall Atrium
300 West Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
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THE PRIZES
1st Place: $20,000 + $5,000 in AWS Credits
2nd Place: $10,000 + $5,000 in AWS Credits
3rd Place: $5,000 + $5,000 in AWS Credits
4th Place: $5,000 + $5,000 in AWS Credits
Elevator Pitch Award: $2,000 + iPad
Audience Choice Awards: $1,000 (Finals) + $1,000 (Elevator Pitch)
Making Entrepreneurship Accessible to All Longhorns
Learn more about us here: uthkec.com
Follow us here: @UT_Kelleher_Ent
Where is it happening?
Robert B. Rowling Hall, The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, 300 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Austin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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