Unleash Your Potential: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Roar into Chapman University’s Panther Cage Match Competition!

Join them at Chapman University’s Panther Cage Match Competition, an exciting event that spotlights the thrill of presenting new business ideas to savvy and seasoned investors.

Join them Friday, April 12 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Chapman University, 549 W. Palm Ave., Orange CA 92868.

This year, they're kicking things off with an extra dose of inspiration, featuring a special guest from Amazon Web Services (AWS), who'll share the secrets behind Amazon's culture of innovation and journey from a humble bookstore to a global innovation leader.

Here's what to expect:

Keynote Insight: Before the pitches begin, Colleen Schwab will take you behind the scenes of Amazon, inspiring the art of the possible by sharing Amazon’s approach to innovation, Working Backwards. With her extensive experience in digital innovation and public sector leadership, Colleen will outline the strategies and team dynamics that have fueled Amazon's success. It's a rare glimpse into the engine room of one of the world's most innovative companies.

Pitch Your Heart Out: After you're armed with inspiration from Amazon, it's your turn to shine. Finalists will have 6 minutes to pitch their ideas, followed by another 6 minutes of feedback and questions from their panel of investors and entrepreneurs. Not a finalist? No worries! There's a 90-second "open mic" opportunity for non-finalists to pitch their idea, no judgment, just a chance to share your passion and vision.

Why Attend?: Whether you're pitching or just soaking in the energy and ideas, there's something for everyone. Learn from the best, network with potential investors and fellow dreamers, and maybe, just maybe, find the support you need to take your idea to the next level.

The event is open to all—whether you want to pitch or just watch and learn. If you're ready to go, submit your intent to pitch by April 5th – they will follow up with you with instructions on how to submit your pitch deck. Not quite ready to step up? That's fine too; come along for the ride, listen, learn, and network. There's a spot for everyone at the Panther Cage Match.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation? Join them for a day of learning, pitching, and networking. Who knows? You could be witness to the beginnings of the next Amazon!

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!