How To Get Involved
Why Join?
STUDENTS
UCSC has a high percentage of first time college attendees from their family
Because of this, many participants will be given an opportunity that they would not be able to take advantage of elsewhere.
A mix of disciplines
Engineers, business students, social entrepreneurship majors and more will work to make some of the most creative and serious business plans
This integration of disciplines is a fair simulation of the business world, where individuals of varying backgrounds must work together on one project.
The competition serves as an educational program that educates students of the beginning processes in starting a business.
The experience
We hope to keep this competition for years to come, imparting an essential skill for those wishing to join the business world
Students will hone their presentation skills, network, and develop critical thinking skills – all necessary in professional fields
SPONSORS
Outgrowth of grass-roots movements of global entrepreneurship within UCSC
Sponsors will be seen as spearheading a pro-entrepreneurial spirit in the Santa Cruz community
Untapped talent
Students that choose to participate in the competition are ambitious, determined, and innovative.
Sponsors are able to build relationships with these students, along with the satisfaction of creating an opportunity to utilize these abilities.
COMMUNITY
Impact
The community will be exposed and enlightened with the high caliber of students at UCSC.
The boon of innovative and insightful ideas spawned from the competition will become a major asset to the community’s future development.