Shark Tank Competition
March 2024
Welcome to the Official Recap of Our Shark Tank Competition!
🏠 Sponsored by Anagram & ML Ventures
💖 Theme: Confidence
Our first Shark Tank competition brought together some of the brightest young Asian aspiring entrepreneurs (ages 16-26) in New York City to pitch their innovative ideas and share their experiences @ SpeakUp Ventures.
This event was designed to provide a platform for aspiring Asian leaders to showcase their creativity, receive valuable feedback, and compete for amazing prizes.
Highlights of the Competition
- Innovative Pitches: Over 10+ teams presented their unique business ideas, ranging from tech startups to social enterprises.
- Expert Judges: Our panel of esteemed judges included successful entrepreneurs, investors, and Ivy League professors who provided insightful feedback and guidance.
- Networking Opportunities: Participants had the chance to connect with peers, mentors, and investors, fostering a supportive entrepreneurial community.
Judges and Mentors
We were honored to have the following experts on our panel:
- Judge 1: Benedict Dohmen, Co-Founder @ Benitago Group | University of Cambridge
- Judge 2: Mary Leong, Adjunct Lecturer @ Cornell | Columbia
- Judge 3: Simon Pastor, Associate @ Entrepreneur First | Yale
- Judge 4: Jessica Shen, Founder @ Asian Founders Club | Wharton
Featured Projects
1) Condense AI: We summarize long videos into organized outlines
- Team Members:
- Evan Gao, Senior @ Staten Island Technical High School
2. Microsphere: We match micro-influencers to small brands
- Team Members:
- Peter Huh, Graduate @ Cornell
- Marco Zhuang, Graduate @ Tsinghua
- Kelly Ng, Senior @ Staten Island Technical High School
- Ruth Weng, Incoming Freshman @ NYU Stern
3. EthiCo: We help online shoppers locate ethical brands & sustainable alternatives
- Team Members:
- Tia Jain, Senior @ UC Berkeley
Join Us Again Soon!
Stay tuned for more details about next year’s Shark Tank competition. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a mentor, or an investor, we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey.
Contact Us:
For more information, feel free to contact us at jeffreyzhang10312@gmail.com.