Congratulations Mizzou Entrepreneur Quest champions Blake Brown, who won $10,000 for his BTB Kicks sneaker restoration company; Mason Schaedel and Hallie Wilt, who won $5,000 for their Aged Ivy sustainable clothing business; and Noah Strodtman and Ako Hamaamin, who won $15,000 for their company Solutoy and anti-theft device for catalytic converters.
About
Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) is an opportunity for any full-time Mizzou student to create a new venture. EQ provides the workshops, tools, networking, mentoring and a $30,000 prize pool to help you translate your ideas and side hustles into viable and scalable businesses. Work with like-minded peers, immerse yourself in the startup world and receive coaching from successful entrepreneurs.
Program
How-to workshops (September)
Speakers share information about the EQ application process, business models and venture pitching.
EQ applications due (October)
Elevator pitch competition (November)
The top 15 applicants compete before a panel of judges who choose 10 finalists with the most scalable ventures. The audience favorite receives $1,500.
Education program (January, February and March)
The finalists participate in EQ's eight-week education program and receive mentoring from entrepreneurial leaders, inventors and other experts.
Final pitch competition (March)
Judges award seed funding to three teams for their ventures: $15,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place and $5,000 for third place.