The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition is Furman's premier student pitch event. Four finalists pitch live for the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award after 5+ weeks of coaching from the Hill Institute and Entrepreneur in Residence.

Furman University
The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition is Furman's premier student pitch event. Four finalists pitch live for the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award after 5+ weeks of coaching from the Hill Institute and Entrepreneur in Residence.
Hosted by Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Full-time Furman students with a venture idea. The 2027 competition is scheduled for April 8, 2027 (4–5:30 p.m.). Applications listed as coming soon on the official page; email Innovation@Furman.edu for questions.
Teams announced closer to the event.
Teams announced closer to the event. Named teams show up here once the host confirms them. UndergradVC does not score applications.