About the Competition
About the ̽̽ Business Pitch Competition
University of Vermont (̽̽) students who have innovative and impactful plans to start and grow either a business or a mission-driven organization are invited to apply. The presentation and pitch must demonstrate a viable business solution and plan that addresses an existing consumer need, or can create one, identifies a target market, and outlines the operational and management plan for success. The winning business teams walk away with cash prizes.
2025 Competition
This event will be held in the Spring of 2025. Details and entry deadlines pending. Check back soon for the date.
About the Competition
Event Sponsors
Thanks to the Grossman School of Business, Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Program, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Community Development & Applied Economics Department, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Arts & Sciences - School of the Arts, and ̽̽’s Office of the Vice President of Research for sponsoring and supporting this annual event.
Additional thanks go out to our alumni sponsors, including David Aronoff ’86 and Jodi Goldstein '89, whose generous endowments provide ongoing funding for this competition, as well as Richard Bass ‘66, whose personal gift is making this year’s competition extra special.
Community Sponsors
An extra special thanks also go out to our local community sponsors, who play a very important role in supporting start-ups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in Burlington and across Vermont. Read more about them below.
Moulton Law Group
is a boutique law firm that focuses on advising business clients, investors, and entrepreneurs on a wide range of business legal needs, including financing transactions, private offerings, venture capital, angel investment, slow money/social investing, crowdfunding, business acquisitions, employment matters, equity compensation, intellectual property and general contract and business matters. The Moulton Law Group often acts as a “general counsel” for businesses that are too small to justify the cost and expense of hiring a dedicated in-house counsel.
Gallagher, Flynn & Company
’s services have been performance based and relationship driven for over 60 years. Its CPA services are the foundation of our firm, and set the benchmark for technical expertise and integrity in our suite of professional services. The firm is large enough to provide clients with a diverse portfolio of services while remaining as highly responsive and client-focused as always. GFC delivers accounting, tax, and consulting expertise in key business areas, including tax consulting & compliance, accounting & assurance, mergers, acquisitions & transaction, private equity support, business consulting, business valuation & litigation support, finance & accounting outsourcing, and HR consulting services.
Fuse Marketing
is an award-winning marketing agency that help world class brands connect with teens and young adults. The agency offers strategy, experiential, social media, public relations, and creative services. Fuse has been named one of the best places to work in Vermont by Vermont Business Magazine and one of the top 25 places to work in the country by Outside Magazine.
Leonardo's Pizza
Community is at the heart of what does. Sharing our love through pizza. Ours is a partnership, built on mutual admiration and trust. You are the inspiration behind all we do. Your passionate support fuels our team to be better every day. Our commitment to you is integrity, quality, and authenticity. With innovation and creativity as our foundation, we won't stop striving until you get the very best.
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About the ̽̽ Business Pitch Competition
University of Vermont (̽̽) students who have innovative and impactful plans to start and grow either a business or a mission-driven organization are invited to apply. The presentation and pitch must demonstrate a viable business solution and plan that addresses an existing consumer need, or can create one, identifies a target market, and outlines the operational and management plan for success. The winning business teams walk away with cash prizes.
2025 Competition
This event will be held in the Spring of 2025. Details and entry deadlines pending. Check back soon for the date.
Event Sponsors
Thanks to the Grossman School of Business, Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Program, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Community Development & Applied Economics Department, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Arts & Sciences - School of the Arts, and ̽̽’s Office of the Vice President of Research for sponsoring and supporting this annual event.
Additional thanks go out to our alumni sponsors, including David Aronoff ’86 and Jodi Goldstein '89, whose generous endowments provide ongoing funding for this competition, as well as Richard Bass ‘66, whose personal gift is making this year’s competition extra special.
Community Sponsors
An extra special thanks also go out to our local community sponsors, who play a very important role in supporting start-ups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in Burlington and across Vermont. Read more about them below.