Announcing the Finalists of the New Venture Competition!
Watch them give their final pitch and receive feedback from a panel of judges on April 25 and 26!
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Ethan Brown (CAS/COM’21) is a BU Alum and the founder of The Sweaty Penguin.
Watch them give their final pitch and receive feedback from a panel of judges on April 25 and 26!
Chosen from a pool of more than 80 applications with innovative start-up ideas spanning new technology, media platforms, nonprofits, and more, these contenders are eager to make their mark.
After two pitch nights, 24 teams will move on step closer to the $18,000 grand prize.
On March 4th and 9th, the public is invited to hear 41 BU-led start-ups present short pitches during the first round of the competition.
Tips and resources from BU podcasters at The Sweaty Penguin and Science Rehashed
Meet the teams receiving grants for new sustainability projects at BU and the greater community.
Ethan Brown knows that environmental news can be overwhelming. That's where The Sweaty Penguin podcast comes in.
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