With the start of the year beginning and everyone getting back into their daily routine, we here at BioLinc kicked off the year with a bang. The annual Monster Pitch competition was hosted on Monday January 8. The competition is Brock’s own version of the T.V. show, Dragons Den. Even hosting some of the same judges from the hit show. The competition was a complete success and for one student in particular a chance to expand on his own business and perhaps grow his already promising company Life Points. Ethan Foy the creator of Life Points, took home the winning prize at the annual pitch competition. This could lead to big opportunities for Ethan but the same can be said for all the candidates. I am sure that every one who participated in the experience gained valuable knowledge and connections through a whole host of experiences. From the exposure, to the mentoring, the practice and research, the networking and finally the overall life experience that Monster Pitch has promised to deliver. Every one of the competitors has been through so much over the past few months. It is hard to overstate the wealth that the event has provided to these young entrepreneurs.
That being said the potential for these young entrepreneurs does not end there. There are always new experiences around the corner. For example, the Deborah E. Rosati Entrepreneurship Award applications are now open and give any new entrepreneur a chance to really break out and turn their idea into a something marketable. The award allows a student to work for one term on their own entrepreneur adventure. The award is also attached with a $10, 000 monetary value allowing for the recipient to work at their goals without financial risk. It is just another opportunity for students to make the most of their experience, and learn about the in’s and out’s of business along the way.
