Competitions hosted by the UofL College of Business:
Ballard Morton New Venture Competition (October 19-20, 2012)
Cardinal Challenge Business Plan Competition (February 15-16, 2013)
Keg of Nails Sales Competition (February 8, 2013)
Walmart Better Living Business Challenge Regional (March 1, 2013)
2013 Competitions
Idea State U Business Plan/Pitch Competition
Lexington, Kentucky, April 12-13, 2013
PDM Pharmacuetical (Shalin Shah, Hunter Gerlach and Justin Breitenstein) took first place in the Graduate Business Concept category at the Idea State U competition. The 2013 Idea State U competition, sponsored by the Kentucky Science and Technology Corp., brought teams from all eight state universities to Lexington Center, including U of L, the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University.
University of Manitoba Stu Clark Investment Competition
Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 21 – March 23, 2013
The Stu Clark Investment Competition is open to graduate students worldwide, and attracts teams from prominent business schools across North America. Congratulations to our Entrepreneurship MBA team LaLuz - Joey Beatty, Megan Cooper, Alex Smith & TJ Abood for winning the logo competition.
Walmart Better Living Business Challenge Regional
Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Business, UofL, March 1, 2013
The Midwest Regional Walmart Better Living Business Challenge was hosted by the UofL College of Business March 1, 2013. Seven teams from Duke University, University of Illinois, Carnegie Mellon, Asheville-Buncombe Techinal Community College, and the University of Louisville participated in the competition. Congratulations to the winner – Building Blocks from Carnegie Mellon University.
Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition
Cincom Systems, Inc. World Headquarters, Hosted by University of Cincinnati, February 21-22, 2013
UofL’s VOC Diagnostics takes first place Cincinnati. Read more details in our news story.
Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge
Marriott Louisville Downtown, February 15-16, 2013
Twelve teams were selected to compete in the 2013 Cardinal Challenge. Congratulations to Medical Informatics, Rice University, for taking first place! Our UofL team, VOC Diagnostics, did a great job as well and landed second place in the competition. View photos of the competition on our facebook page http://facebook.com/UofLCollegeofBusiness.
Keg of Nails Sales Competition
UofL College of Business, February 8, 2013
The UofL Sales Team (L to R): Melanie Quintero, Nick George, Kaelin Dyar, Lauren Baldridge, Buddy LaForge, Maria D’Addeo, Andrew Sieg, Chris Walker, Grant Crabtree, Megan Schmitt. Congratulations to the top three UofL students: Andrew Sieg, Kaelin Dyar, and Nick George and UC’s top three: Morgan Lauman, Andrew Desmarais, and Lauren Pflum.
Georgia Bowl Business Plan Competition
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, February 4 – 5, 2013
University of Louisville Imogy wins 2013 Georgia Bowl! Team members (photo) Stefan Adamovsky, Miguel Agostinho, Patrick Holtkamp, and Marco Marinucci. La Luz (Thomas Abood, Joseph Beatty, Megan Cooper, and Alexander Smith) tied for 4th. Congratulations to both teams!
Alltech Innovation Competition
Alltech Headquarters, Nicholasville, Kentucky, January 18, 2013
The University of Louisville took home a second place prize of $6,000
this weekend for their EcoVision Development business plan to construct
multi-family, modular housing in Eastern Kentucky at the Alltech
Innovation Competition. Team members were Kaysara Mandry, Evan Holladay, Scott Norris and Mike Buchberger, and team coach Suzanne Bergmeister.
2012 Competitions
Cyber Defense Competition (CIS and Speed School Students) (News Story) 12-1-12
I2P Global (Idea to Product) Business Plan Competition (MBA Entrepreneurship) 11-17-12
YUM! Brands Global Sustainability Challenge (MBA Entrepreneurship) 11-9-12
UofL College of Business PROVENTUS team for winning first runner-up in the Yum! Brands Global Sustainability Challenge! Team members include Oliver Ray and Weston Hagan – UofL COB undergraduate Entrepreneurship minor students, Andrew McGinnis – MSEE candidate, Speed School , and John Brown – law school student at UofL, and faculty advisors Suzanne Bergmeister and Mark Crane.
COB Sales Team brought back more than cheese from Wisconsin (11-8-12)
Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up (Sales Team – Marketing) (11-8-12)
The marketing students, Lauren Baldridge, April Gibson, and Andrew Sieg, led by Buddy LaForge, Brown-Forman Professor of Marketing traveled to Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the November 8–10 competition.
Ballard Morton New Venture Competition (MBA & Entrepreneurship)
Idea State University (MBA & Entrepreneurship) (MBA & Entrepreneurship) 5-22-12
The College of Business Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Minor and Entreprenership MBA students captured three of the four business plan competition divisions at Idea State U Saturday in Lexington, KY. KY Chia won first place in the graduate business plan division, VOC Diagnostics first place in the graduate business concept division, EcoVision Development 1st place in the undergraduate business concept division, Joanna Cruz of KY Chia won the graduate elevator pitch competition and Byard Donaldson of VOC Diagnostics received honorable mention. Frank Gulla of EcoVision Development honorable mention in the undergraduate elevator pitch competition. Congratulations to Mark Crane and Sharon Kerrick for coaching our undergraduate teams and Suzanne Bergmeister, Van Clouse and Sharon Kerrick for coaching our MBA teams!
Venture Labs Investment Competition (MBA Entrepreneurship) 5-5-12
The Super Bowl of world business plan competitions” in Austin, Texas. KY Chia team Chris Arnold (Entrepreneurship Law Clinic), Keith Starling, Scott Serdoz, Joanna Cruz, Zack Pennington. KY Chia won best presentation first day division 1 in the Venture Labs Competition.
Rice Business Plan Competition (MBA & Entrepreneurship) 4-15-12
KY Chia won 1st place in their Shark Tank track and Best Trade Show award for $2,000 total. Congratulations to KY Chia for their great performance at the Rice Competition in Houston!
Walmart Better Living Business Plan Competition Midwest Regional (MBA & Entrepreneurship)
Cincinnati Spirit of Enterprise Business Plan Competition (MBA & Entrepreneurship) 2-24-12
UofL College of Business Ky Chia team (Zack Pennington, Scott Serdoz, Joanna Cruz, Keith Starling) won the UC Center for Entrepreneurship Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition! The event was held at the University of Cincinnati.
Brown-Forman Cardinal Challenge (MBA & Entrepreneurship) 2-20-12 (News Story)
Elevate Smartwear, University of Louisville team of Josh Libs and Jake Huber placed second in the Fast Pitch competition.
Keg of Nails Sales Competition (Sales & Marketing) 2-10-12 (News Story)
Our team players include: J.C. Cain, Sarah Cattan, Chris Groeschen, Clark Jones, Chris McConnell, Patrick Meier, Kirby Reis, Meg Ryan, James Sutherland, and Coach Buddy LaForge competing in the 1st Annual Keg of Nails Sales Competition hosted by the University of Louisville.
Venture Labs Investment Competition (MBA Entrepreneurship) 5-5-12
The Super Bowl of world business plan competitions” in Austin, Texas. KY Chia team Chris Arnold (Entrepreneurship Law Clinic), Keith Starling, Scott Serdoz, Joanna Cruz, Zack Pennington. KY Chia won best presentation first day division 1 in the Venture Labs Competition.
OUR 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COMPETITION TEAMS:
- Proventus Innovations (Oliver Ray, Weston Hagan, Mike Stratton, Travis Zirnheld)
OUR 2012 GRADUATE COMPETITION TEAMS:
- Imogy (Stefan Adamovsky, Miguel Agostinho, Patrick Holtkamp, Marco Marinucci)
- La Luz (Thomas Abood, Joseph Beatty, Megan Cooper, Alexander Smith)
- VOC Diagnostics (Bayard Donaldson, JD Edington, Nick Muscato, & Justus Zils)
- Proventus Innovations (Oliver Ray, Weston Hagan, Mike Stratton, Travis Zirnheld)
Our Competition History:
Under the leadership of Dr. Van Clouse, our teams competed in many refereed business plan competitions.
TNG Pharmaceuticals
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2010 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Runner-up and Winner of Best Plan Presentation, Best Trade Show, Best 60-second Fast Pitch;
2011 Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition, University of Cincinnati – Winner;
2011 Nebraska New Ventures World Competition, University of Nebraska – Winner;
2011 Stu Clark Investment Competition, University of Manitoba – Winner Best Trade Show;
2011 Rice Business Plan Competition, Rice University – Winner and invitation to close NASDAQ;
2011 Global Venture Labs Investment Competition, University of Texas at Austin – Winner and Global Champion, invitation to close NASDAQ;
Cuddle Clones
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2010 Idea State U Graduate Business Concept Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner;
2010 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Winner;
2011 Ivey Business Plan Competition, University of Western Ontario – Semi-Finalist;
2011 New Venture Championship, University of Oregon – Semi-Finalist;
2011 Idea State U Graduate Business Plan Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner, Winner Graduate Elevator Pitch Competition;
2009 – 2011 Venturesome Energy, Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team. Worked with Venturesome Energy for nearly two years. Venturesome Energy entered the following refereed business plan competitions.
2010 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Second Place;
2011 Cardinal Challenge, University of Louisville – Semi-Finalist and Second Place Fast Pitch;
2011 Regional Walmart Better Living Business Challenge – Winner;
2011 McGinnis Venture Competition, Carnegie Mellon University – Semi-Finalist;
2011 Wake Forest Elevator Competition, Wake Forest University – Semi-Finalist;
2011 National Walmart Better Living Business Challenge – Semi-Finalist;
TrueID Security
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2010 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Runner-up;
2011 Georgia Bowl, Kennesaw State University – Semi-Finalist;
2008 – 2010 NanoMark Therapeutics, Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team. Worked with NanoMark Therapeutics for nearly two years. NanoMark Therapeutics entered the following refereed business plan competitions.
2009 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Winner;
2010 Cardinal Challenge, University of Louisville – Semi-Finalist;
2010 McGinnis Venture Competition, Carnegie Mellon University – Winner Life Sciences Division;
2010 New Venture Championship, University of Oregon – Winner, Winner Textronix Elevator Pitch;
2010 Global Moot Corp Competition, University of Texas at Austin – Semi-Finalist;
2010 Vogt Development Award Winner, Louisville, KY;
CALMSenior
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2009 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Second Place and Winner Best Presentation;
2010 Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition, University of Cincinnati – Semi Finalist;
2010 Nebraska New Ventures World Competition, University of Nebraska – Semi-Finalist;
2010 Stu Clark Investment Competition, University of Manitoba – Winner BDC Challenge Round, Winner Elevator Pitch;
2010 Idea State U Graduate Business Plan Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner;
2010 Global Moot Corp Competition, University of Texas at Austin – Winner Austin Ventures Challenge Round;
2008 – 2010 Clarity Imaging Solutions, Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team. Worked with Clarity Imaging Solutions for nearly two years. Clarity Imaging Solutions entered the following refereed business plan competitions.
2009 Idea State U Graduate Business Concept Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner;
2009 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Winner 60 Second Fast Pitch;
2010 International Business Plan Competition, University of San Francisco – Finalist Elevator Pitch;
Legal Interactive
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2009 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Third Place;
2010 Georgia Bowl, Kennesaw State University – Finalist;
2010 EMC Venture Challenge, San Diego State University, – Semi-Finalist;
EZParc
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2009 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Semi-Finalist;
2010 Georgia Bowl, Kennesaw State University – Semi-Finalist;
NecoPlastics
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2008 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition, – Second Place and Winner Elevator Pitch;
2009 Cardinal Challenge, University of Louisville – Finalist;
2009 Nebraska New Ventures World Competition, University of Nebraska – Winner;
2009 Regional Walmart Better Living Business Challenge – Winner;
2009 New Venture Championship, University of Oregon – Winner OEN Lightning Round, Winner Textronix Elevator Pitch, Winner Best Trade Show;
2009 National Walmart Better Living Business Challenge – Finalist;
2009 Global Moot Corp Competition, University of Texas at Austin – Third Place;
2009 Vogt Development Award, Louisville, KY;
Tetra One Source
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2008 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Third Place;
2009 Georgia Bowl, Kennesaw State University – Winner;
2009 8th Continent Business Plan Competition, Colorado School of Mines – Finalist;
2009 Wake Forest Elevator Competition, Wake Forest University – Semi-Finalist;
2009 Global Moot Corp Competition, University of Texas at Austin – Fourth Place;
PackStream
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2008 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Winner;
2009 Spirit of Enterprise Graduate Business Plan Competition, University of Cincinnati – Semi Finalist;
2009 Idea State U Graduate Business Plan Division, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner;
EvolvinGreen
Entrepreneurship MBA New Venture Team.
2008 Ballard Morton New Venture Competition – Fourth Place;
2009 Stu Clark Investment Competition, University of Manitoba – Semi Finalist;
Partum Group
LLC IMBA New Venture Team.
2007 Aleris, Inc. New Venture Competition, University of Louisville – Winner and also winner of the “Best Trade Show”;
2008 Cardinal Challenge, University of Louisville – Second Place Fast Pitch;
2008 Northwest Venture Championship, Boise State University – Honorable Mention and winner Graduate Track Limo Pitch Competition;
2008 McGinnis Venture Competition, Carnegie Mellon University – Winner Elevator Pitch Competition;
2008 Idea State U, Cabinet for Economic Development, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Winner Graduate Track;
2008 Global Moot Corp Competition, University of Texas at Austin – NASDAQ Stock Market Challenge Award and Best Product Division III;
2008 Vogt Development Award, Louisville, KY;
2008 ICC Concept Award, Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
