Bear Down & Pitch 2022

3830 N Marshall Way,Scottsdale AZ 85251

21 April, 2022

Description

Bear Down, Arizona! On Thursday, April 21st, McGuire New Venture Development Program's “launch-ready” student teams compete for prizes. The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship is part of the prestigious Eller College of Management. Throughout the year, more than 80 students receive experiential education that engages them in the process of moving innovation from an early-stage idea to a sustainable launch-ready venture. The cohort-based immersive program is open to UA undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of study. The inaugural “Bear Down and Pitch” competition celebrates the conclusion of McGuire Center’s spring semester. After a year long journey of creating a venture from the ground up, NVD student teams pitch to judges and investors in hopes of receiving monetary prizes. With just five minutes to pitch their new venture concept, each team will be judged on the sustainability of their ventures. 5:00 p.m. - Check in & Mixer 6:00 p.m. - Competition Begins 7:30 p.m. - Competition Ends & Mixer 9:00 p.m. - Event Ends