IVC's 4th Annual Idea Pitch Competition Showcases Student Innovation
December 16, 2024
Irvine Valley College (IVC) celebrated another successful year of its 4th Annual Idea Pitch Competition in November, drawing creative talent and entrepreneurial spirit from across the campus. The two-round competition challenged students to pitch innovative product or service ideas, resulting in over 50 submissions from more than 12 different disciplines. The competition kicked off with students submitting 60-second video pitches that outlined the problems they aimed to solve, their creative solutions, and target customers. The top 12 finalists were then selected to advance to a virtual first round, where they delivered 3-minute presentations complete with slide decks. This unique round featured a dynamic format where three industry mentors—Michael Sawitz, David Ochi, and Jeff Greenberg—competed to build their teams of student entrepreneurs. Over the next three weeks, the mentors worked closely with their teams to refine their pitches in preparation for the final round. Read More »