Pitch Party
Pitching For Beginners
Horn Entrepreneurship and E-club host a Pitch Party each semester in the Venture Development Center featuring startup funding and prizes. The Pitch Party is designed for those new to pitching an idea, with students sharing startup concepts to an audience of their peers and a panel of judges composed of recent entrepreneurial alumni.
Students have 90 seconds to pitch an idea for a new business, innovation or invention in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Judges provide feedback to help them further their ideas. Pitches may be formal, informal, creative, comedic as long as the idea is clear. Props and prototypes are permitted.
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Mobile Menu by Sara Standish
2nd Place: Hen Housing Hub by Megan Anderson
1st Place: MalAI by Mary Williams
Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: SkiSafe by Alex Witte
2nd Place: Sight Connect by Carys Adusei
1st Place: Sweet Success by Hallie Ross
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Beat Talks by Jaken Zaidman and Anirudh Changkakoti
2nd Place: Safe Frame by Shokhin Sharipov
1st Place: Dropinnsea by Norman Mthethwa
Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: SafeSip by Mackenzie Frank
2nd Place: Arima Skincare by Arielle Mahugu
1st Place: Maker Pants by Jenna Tomasch
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Drink Snack Cup by Luke Rautzhan
2nd Place: Gaban by Giovanni Lopez
1st Place: The Barrel Mobile Bar by Drew Jordan
Spring Pitch Party
3rd Place: Commit by Hunter Wills and Emily Paget
2nd Place: BINDHI’S by Aliza Aldujee
1st Place: CompSciLib by Genpei Ye and David Bichara
Fall Pitch Party
3rd Place: OBEnaturelle by Lauren Roberts
2nd Place: Real Time Piece by Matthew Bilia
1st Place: Soil Probe by Vienna Locona
Spring Pitch Party
Beginner Track
3rd Place: Soceaze by Derek Mihalecsko
2nd Place: BlueHen Chat by Giordana Daniels, Caitlin Iannetta, and Hussein Bazzi
1st Place: Fresh 'n Fold by Catherine Johnson
Advanced Track
3rd Place: Dear Volunteer by Isabella Duarte
2nd Place: Pick-Up Sports by Michael Meola
1st Place: Stemmer by Samuel Goetz and Julian Wahl
Fall Pitch Party
Beginner Track
3rd Place: Wardrobe Icon by Gerald Berman
2nd Place: ReTeen by Bridget Bergan and Nathaniel George
1st Place: ShareWallet by Jason Bangser
Advanced Track
3rd Place: Common Grounds by Lynn Roberts
2nd Place: Special Space by Domenic Massimo
1st Place: StatusQ by Mo Mahmood
Fall Pitch Party
Beginnner Track
3rd Place: Got Hens by Alexander Pugliese
2nd Place: Dear Volunteer by Isabella Duarte
1st Place: Stemmer by Sam Goetz and Julian Wahl
Advanced Track
3rd Place: OnoBowls Food Truck by Benjamin Quinutolu
2nd Place: Up Cycle Design by Sierra RyanWallick and Michelle Yatvitski
1st Place: Doobie Ridez LLC by Jack Dubecq and Peter Coker
Read About Our Past Pitch Parties!
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Innovation in Full Bloom at the 2025 Spring Pitch Party
April 24, 2025 | Written by Natalie KesslerOn Wednesday, April 23, UD’s Venture Development Center (VDC) was buzzing with energy, creativity, and big ideas as students took the spotlight at the annual Spring Pitch Party—this year themed “Ideas in Bloom.” Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship, the event welcomed more than 80 students, alumni, and supporters for an evening of fast-paced pitching, community, and celebration. -
2024 Spring Pitch Party
April 02, 2024 | Written by Ryan SigmundHosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship, the spring Pitch Party is more than just a pitch competition – it's a vibrant celebration of innovation, creativity, and community. -
Arima Skincare: Accessible and Natural Skincare For All
February 05, 2024 | Written by Natalie KesslerEmbarking on the quest for a new natural skincare brand can indeed be a daunting task, as the array of options can be overwhelming. The challenge often lies in deciphering the lengthy list of ingredients on the back of product labels, with some names sounding like a foreign language. Finding a natural skincare brand can often be challenging, but look no further. Arima Skincare, created by Arielle Mahugu, is a natural skincare brand that won second place in the Pitch Party last fall. Arielle is a freshman medical diagnostics pre-med student who has a passion for skincare since discovering the harmful chemicals that many brands include in their products.
Upcoming Events at Horn
The Pitch Party is ideal for beginners and newcomers—all you need is an idea! If you've ever had a problem or frustration, pitch party is a great place to debut your innovative way to solve it.
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Commonly Asked Questions
All undergraduate students from any major and college are welcome to pitch.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to watch as UD students pitch innovative ideas. Advanced registration is required.
Three winners will share the prize pool of $500 in cash funding - $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third.