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Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Also known as: Paladin Pitch, Johnny Flynn Award
Furman University · Greenville, South Carolina
Quick fit check
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-01
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Astrea
Finalist
placement
Furman University
Custom sorority jewelry venture; Furman Paladin Pitch 2023 finalist, launched Spring 2024 (Aubrey Zoodsma '26).
CollegeCoach
Finalist
placement
Furman University
Soccer coaching platform; Furman Paladin Pitch 2023 finalist (Ivan Agyaakwah '25).
GoldRush Energy
$10,000
prize won
Furman University
Furman Paladin Pitch 2025 Johnny Flynn Award winner ($10K); Jackson Price '25.
MonteValle
$10,000
prize won
Furman University
Sustainable reeds venture; Furman Paladin Pitch 2022 winner ($10K), launched Spring 2025 (Alexa Valdovinos '25).
Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Furman University's premier student pitch competition. Four student finalists pitch live to a panel of judges and audience of students, faculty, alumni, and community leaders. Established in 2019.
Key Details
- Prize: $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award
- Duration: 5+ weeks of coaching and mentoring
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Full-time Furman students, any major
- 2027 Competition: April 8, 2027
- Founded: 2019
Known Winners/Startups
- Jackson Price '25 — GoldRush Energy (2025)
- Spencer Tate '24 (2023)
- Alexa Valdovinos '25 — MonteValle (2022, sustainable reeds)
- Aubrey Zoodsma '26 — Astrea (2023 finalist, launched 2024)
- Ivan Agyaakwah '25 — CollegeCoach (2023 finalist)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition at Furman University.
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