New Venture Accelerator
New Venture Accelerator

12 Teams Advance to Tiger Cage Semifinals

 

Seventeen outstanding student-led teams, representing the Harbert College of Business, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, the College of Human Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, and the College of Sciences and Mathematics, pitched their business ideas before industry professional judges on Friday January 31 at the Harbert College of Business. Twelve teams were selected to advance to the February 28 Tiger Cage semifinals round.

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The advancing teams who are one round closer to the final round where they will compete for $105,000 in funding are:

Bandit Duck Calls – Chifforo – Choice Employ – Farm Hub – Glory EV – Hustle – Patella Protector – Planet of Snacks – Polar Docks – Student Task – Tradition Apparel – Trusty.

Lou Bifano

“Entrepreneurship isn’t just about having an idea”, said Lou Bifano, Director, New Venture Accelerator, “it’s about understanding how to bring ideas to reality.  We understand this challenge and are committed to helping young entrepreneurs by providing experienced mentoring and opportunities for experiential learning during each step of their journey. By doing so, Auburn University is fast developing a reputation as having one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the country.”

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In its eleventh year, the Tiger Cage business pitch competition discovers and rewards early-stage products, services or business concepts that emerge from Auburn University students. Recent success stories include, AbGlo,  Vulcan Line Tools, Room2Room Movers,  Flashtract, Yellow Card, and Tennibot.

The Tiger Cage final round – featuring the teams that advance from the semifinals – will be held on March 28 in the Broadway Event Space and Theater located in Horton-Hardgrave Hall. All rounds are open to the public.

Judges

Special recognition and appreciation go to the judges who supported the quarterfinal round: Jesse Channon, Eric Smith, Bart Aldridge, Sam Eskildsen, Ron Coppock, Brittany Sharp, Pam Oldham, and Ron Schier.

Please contact Lou Bifano to learn more about the Tiger Cage business pitch competition as well as the broad array of services provided by the New Venture Accelerator that are available to those who may need help starting a new business or growing an existing one.