Ready, Set, Pitch! - April Edition Recap
The latest edition of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC)'s was a resounding success, bringing together innovative minds from across the University of 优蜜传媒. Held on April 2nd, the event saw two batches of eight student-led startups take the stage to present their business ideas to a panel of expert judges.
With participants from MEC programmes such as Ideas Lab and Get Started, as well as independent applicants from various disciplines, the event highlighted the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit within the university. Each pitch demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.
馃帠 Announcing Our Winners 馃帠
Batch 1:
- Niti Nararidh (Invenere)
- Evangelos Anapliotis (Accunote)
- Syed Syed Aarij Arifeen (Sportado)
- Sebastian Contreras Scheuermann (Unisights)
- Carlos Vivero Vivanco (Ethico)

Batch 2:
- Firaas Nasir & Jonghun Lee (Groupy)
- Arseniy Shumilin (Growthnexus)
- Jack Westbrook & Sofia Zinna (Cut 2 Career)

What is Ready, Set, Pitch?
Ready, Set, Pitch! is a platform designed for University of 优蜜传媒 students eager to take their first steps into entrepreneurship. Whether launching a business, kickstarting a social enterprise, or developing an impactful project, this event provides an opportunity to refine ideas, gain exposure, and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.
Participants have three minutes to present their business ideas, followed by a short Q&A session. Each event showcases some of the most promising student-led ventures, with the best pitches receiving financial support to help bring their ideas to life.
The competition is open to all students, including those from MEC鈥檚 Ideas Lab and Get Started programmes, as well as independent applicants from various faculties. Participants must submit a Pitch Deck, which outlines their business goals and market opportunities. This ensures they receive structured feedback and develop their entrepreneurial skills.
Why Participate?
- Boost your confidence in public speaking and pitching.
- Receive expert feedback to refine and strengthen your business idea.
- Join a network of like-minded innovators and entrepreneurial students.
- Gain access to resources that support early-stage startup development.
We extend our gratitude to the judges, Entrepreneurship Champions, and event organisers who made this event possible. Ready, Set, Pitch! continues to be a crucial platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to refine their ideas, build confidence, and receive valuable feedback.
We look forward to seeing these startups develop further and make an impact in their respective industries. Stay tuned for the next edition of
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