Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | Official Website
Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | Official Website
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University is preparing to host the 2024 Aggie Shark Tank event on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts and will be followed by a reception. Admission is free, and attendees can register online.
Aggie Shark Tank, sponsored by The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, brings a format similar to the "Shark Tank" television show to NMSU. It provides student entrepreneurs in Studio G, Arrowhead Center’s business accelerator, with an opportunity to present their business ideas to experienced investors for potential funding.
The panel of "sharks" this year includes Bill Smallwood, Isaac Romo, Chuck Blakeman, and Beto Pallares. The event will feature various business pitches that include software-as-a-service technologies and innovative hardware solutions.
Participants have a chance not only to secure investment but also compete for several awards:
- The $5,000 Shark Favorite Award sponsored by New Mexico Mutual.
- The $1,000 Crowd Favorite Award sponsored by the Fintech Lab powered by Nusenda Credit.
- The new Arrowhead Founders Award selected by Arrowhead Center staff.
Last year's event recognized Adriana Garcia of Baclog with the Shark Favorite Award.
“Aggie Shark Tank is an exhilarating event that we eagerly anticipate. Our student entrepreneurs have dedicated tremendous effort to reach this stage," said Studio G Director Carlos Cuesta.
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