Join the Patton Foundation for a dynamic keynote by Spencer Patton, as he speaks on “The Tyranny of How” and offers transformative strategies for any aspiring entrepreneurs ready to kick start their entrepreneurial journey. Spencer, a visionary businessman who grey his company from $0 to $100 million in less than 10 years, will share his invaluable experiences and strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

This conversation is open to all students and community members.

Here is your chance to win $5,000 and showcase your entrepreneurial spirit!

Prepare a proposal and video pitch outlining your new business idea and submit your idea by October 13, 2024.

If you need tips or inspiration, check out our entrepreneur workshop before submitting your idea. Submissions will then be reviewed, and the top entries will advance to the final round.

Presentation Day:

• Finalists will be invited to present their business idea to a panel of local entrepreneurs. 

• You will give a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the judges.

• The top three ideas will be awarded:

1st Place - $5,000
2nd Place - $2,500
3rd Place - $1,000

How to Prepare:

• Find a business idea that matches your WHY.

• Clearly present and understand your idea. 

• Anticipate questions and be ready with answers. 

Deadline to Apply: October 13, 2024

Here is your chance to win $5,000 and showcase your entrepreneurial spirit!

Prepare a proposal and video pitch outlining your new business idea and submit your idea by October 16, 2024.

If you need tips or inspiration, check out our entrepreneur workshop before submitting your idea. Submissions will then be reviewed, and the top entries will advance to the final round.

Presentation Day:

• Finalists will be invited to present their business idea to a panel of local entrepreneurs. 

• You will give a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the judges.

• The top three ideas will be awarded:

1st Place - $5,000
2nd Place - $2,500
3rd Place - $1,000

How to Prepare:

• Find a business idea that matches your WHY.

• Clearly present and understand your idea. 

• Anticipate questions and be ready with answers. 

Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2024

Here is your chance to win $5,000 and showcase your entrepreneurial spirit!

Prepare a proposal and video pitch outlining your new business idea and submit your idea.

If you need tips or inspiration, check out our entrepreneur workshop before submitting your idea. Submissions will be reviewed, and the top entries will advance to the final round.

Presentation Day:

• Finalists will be invited to present their business idea to a panel of local entrepreneurs. 

• You will give a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session with the judges.

• The top three ideas will be awarded:

1st Place - $5,000.
2nd Place - $2,500.
3rd Place - $1,000.

How to Prepare:

• Find a business idea that matches your WHY.

• Clearly present and understand your idea. Review our entrepreneur workshop to prepare.

• Anticipate questions and be ready with answers.