Student Quotes:

"I have pitched VC before and this gave me another chance to hone my presentation skills."
-  John Evons, Indiana University

"This experience allowed me to take what I've learned in school and take it to the next level.
-  Ashley Mueller, Butler University

"I learned how to quickly adapt and find success in a team situation."
-   Blake Saunders, Purdue University

"What a challenging and creative building experience. For the first time, I was able to use what I learned in college and apply it to a real entrepreneurial situation. Great to work with other students and honorable business leaders."
-  Emily Eoff, Ball State University

"The [Indiana Venture Center] Entrepreneurial Challenge is just that - a challenge. It pushes us students outside of our comfort zone and fosters an environment in which we can learn that there is more than one right answer."
-  Jen Nuest, Butler University

"The Indiana Venture Center put together an intensive entrepreneurial experience. It was a lot of fun."
-  Tom Hessert, University of Notre Dame

"The [Indiana Venture Center] Entrepreneurial Challenge was a great experience. It not only gave me an opportunity to work with some of the top business students in Indiana but also provided the chance to meet some of the top leaders in Indiana business."
-  Brandon Koenig, Butler University

"The [Indiana Venture Center] Challenge was amazing. Not only did I learn and network with other students and entrepreneurs, but I had a lot of fun."
-  Jennifer Edwards, Butler University

"I really enjoyed interacting with experienced professionals who have undertaken entrepreneurial ventures."
-  Brandon Faus, University of Notre Dame

"It was valuable by learning team work problems, evaluating/fixing a business plan, and the practice of presenting."
-  Matt Weyand, Ball State University

"I got great, valuable experience in teamwork and great tips on preparing an investment pitch."
-  Nodira Isamiddinova, Indiana University

University Quotes:

"These students learn more in 24 hours here than a year in the classroom."
-  Joe Denekamp, Lecturer of Management at Indiana University Kelley School of Business

"This event gave our students the confidence that they will be able to tackle complex issues and present their ideas to high level evaluators."
-  Peter Sherman, Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Evansville School of Business Administration

"Excellent opportunity for students to experience the 'trials and tribulations' of a start-up. Successful entrepreneurs learn by mistakes; students had the opportunity to experience and learn from trial and error."
-  Richard Halstead, Executive-In-Residence at the Butler University College of Business Administration

"The opportunity for students to interact in a common activity involving an entrepreneurial evaluation of new and emerging companies is truly unique and a valuable learning experience."
-  Donald A. Blewett, Associate Director for the Purdue University Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship

Company Quotes:

"Raw talent of the student teams was impressive. The students came to win and took the competition very seriously. The experience gained in this two-day program cannot be replicated in a university classroom-based setting. I wish I had the opportunity to be a part of a program like this when I was going through my undergraduate IU experience."
-  Mark Smith, Chief Financial Officer of Brogan Pharmaceuticals

"Allowing a diverse group of students to research a company and develop plans to help secure an investment - allows the executives to learn new and improved approaches to deliver a message."
-  Douglas Curry, President/CEO of Vasc-Alert

"The peer roundtable was the best peer-to-peer experience I have seen in the past 25 years, and there is not a better way for students to prepare for real world fundraising."
-  Tim Lybrook, President/CEO of Telecom Solution Center

"Well put together program."
-  Dolye Silvers, President/CEO of American Professional Nursing Resources