A fast-paced competition held in collaboration with the Sales Club and AMA. Students delivered concise pitches for business ideas, nonprofits, personal brands, or initiatives to sharpen persuasion, communication, and public speaking skills — designed to be accessible regardless of entrepreneurial experience.
The second annual eClub pitch competition expanded to eight startup teams competing for over $2,000 in prize money co-sponsored by VACE and Awesome Inc. Featured judges from Kentucky's entrepreneurial community and showcased both early-stage and revenue-generating ventures.
A low-stakes pitch event where students presented startup ideas and received constructive feedback on both their business concepts and presentation skills before entering larger competitions.
A workshop featuring local entrepreneurs on startup leadership, hiring, scaling, product-market fit, and building effective founding teams — with an interactive Q&A for aspiring founders.
Partnered with Awesome Inc. from February through April to encourage participation in regional entrepreneurship events, including 5 Across February, Techstars Startup Weekend, and 5 Across April — connecting students with Kentucky's broader startup ecosystem.
eClub's inaugural flagship competition where UK student founders pitched their startups to a panel of local entrepreneurs for a $1,000 prize pool. Six competing teams, five judges, professional feedback, and real Q&A.
