Innovate Carolina proudly presents the inaugural Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition at UNC-Chapel Hill, offering a platform for student teams to showcase their innovative business concepts. The competition offers a $95,000 prize pool for UNC student ventures.
Innovate Carolina announces the inaugural Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition at UNC-Chapel Hill, a groundbreaking event designed to showcase the entrepreneurial prowess of talented student teams at UNC. This exciting competition offers participants the opportunity to vie for a total of $95,000 in cash prizes. Spearheaded by the 1789 Student Venture Fund, the competition brings together student teams that have undergone a rigorous selection process and received invaluable mentorship to refine their innovative business concepts.
Scheduled for April 24, this event will witness visionary UNC student entrepreneurs presenting their pitches live in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a live audience. More than just a competition, this event is a celebration of the vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that permeates our university community. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness the ingenuity of our students firsthand and play a role in recognizing their achievements by voting for their favorite team for the Viewer’s Choice award.
The Joan & Chester Luby Charitable Trust serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Lubys, whose dedication to innovation continues to inspire and drive positive change. Established with the mission to support and nurture the entrepreneurial dreams of college students in the U.S., the trust plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of innovation that extends far beyond the confines of our campus.
Reflecting on their commitment to innovation, Chester Luby remarked, “We recognized the growing emphasis on entrepreneurship in educational institutions and knew we wanted to contribute to this movement. America’s strength lies in its innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.”
The entrepreneurial journey of the Lubys underscores their dedication to innovation. Chester Luby, a graduate of the University of Chicago and Yale Law School, began his career in the automotive industry, where he managed multiple dealerships and established two insurance companies aimed at supporting customers with their vehicle purchases at their dealerships. Joan Luby, with degrees from NYU and the Pratt Institute, carved her own path as a professional artist, known for her signature geometric prismatic style.
Join us to commemorate our bold student visionaries on their journeys of entrepreneurship. Register to attend and don’t forget to cast your vote for the Viewer’s Choice award, as we collectively celebrate the limitless potential of entrepreneurship to shape a brighter future for all.
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