Meet the 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition Competitors!
On Wednesday, April 3rd, the top student ventures will be taking the stage to compete in the 12th annual JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition. Hosted yearly by the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition is the most anticipated event for student entrepreneurs dreaming of launching their businesses.
Over the past 12 years, 87 budding student entrepreneurs from Mount Royal University have presented their business ventures for a chance to win a part of the $70,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition participants undergo extensive training for pitch preparation, participate in personalized advanced mentorship from our coaches and mentors, and receive peer-to-peer support to prepare for the competition. The pitch competition provides a platform for student entrepreneurs to launch their businesses and receive support from the Calgary innovation ecosystem.
Meet The Student Cohort.
Meet the ambitious student leaders competing for this year's 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition. Get ready to be inspired by these student leaders' fresh ideas and passion as they take the stage on April 3rd. Register here to witness our student leaders in action!
Emma Ghiultu – Adapted Fishing Rod
Charter Beselt – AVIS Drone Solutions
Jordan Piraux – Emotional Response
Mehtaab Gill – Nextprep
Mike Chen – MK Studio
G Grewal – UNIFIED
Reese Finlay – 88 Degree Tuning
Thank You
The 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition would not have been made possible without the generous support of JMH & Co. and connectFirst Credit Union. The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship would also like to thank Brad Williamson of Catch Digital for providing a $15,000 digital go-to-market package to one of the student winners for this year's JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition.
Thank you to all of our donors for their dedication to supporting the Institute’s mission to fuel students’ development in entrepreneurship.
Save the Date!
Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, at the Ross Glen Hall at 5:30 pm to witness the journeys of these emerging student founders as they take the stage to present their business ideas. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this grand event; secure your spot now by visiting the Showpass link here to attend the 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition!