Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Quick Pitch: 5 – 5:30 p.m. CT
Application Preparation Workshop/Q&A: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT
Networking: 6:30 – 7 p.m. CT
Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) and the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. CT at the Harper Center.
Professors Steve Kaplan, Mark Tebbe, and Rob Gertner will share best practices for constructing a feasibility summary, and provide information on the NVC and SNVC. If you are considering applying, you should not miss this event.
Prior to the presentation, you are invited to a quick pitch session where you can share your idea or look for a team to join. Students pitching will have 60 seconds (1 minute) to describe their idea (no slides allowed), accomplishments to date, and what skills they are looking to add to the team. The quick pitch session will be held from 5 – 5:30 p.m. All students interested in joining a team are encouraged to attend.
Registration is required to pitch your idea as a presenter.
Who should attend: Those considering application to NVC/SNVC
Hosted by: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
Questions? Contact Dr. Amber Bradley Williams at [email protected]