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Entrepalooza
Also known as: Entrepalooza
Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-27
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Entrepalooza
Entrepalooza is Wake Forest's annual marquee entrepreneurship event, featuring Startup Lab Demo Day (investor-ready pitches), Deacon Springboard DeacTank, and a keynote address. The 10th anniversary was celebrated in 2026.
Key Details
- Type: Annual pitch competition / Demo Day
- Audience: 400+ attendees (alumni, investors, faculty, community)
- Sponsors: Melissa ('97) and Carney Hawks
Featured Events
- Startup Lab Demo Day — Student teams pitch to investors and alumni
- Deac Tank — Deacon Springboard teams pitch their validated concepts
- Keynote Address — Notable entrepreneur speakers
Past Keynote Speakers
- 2026: 10th anniversary celebration
- 2025: Veronica Miele Beard (co-founder, Veronica Beard)
- 2024: Ricky Van Veen ('03, co-founder CollegeHumor/Vimeo, Meta VP)
- 2022: Afton Vechery ('11, co-founder Modern Fertility, $225M exit)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Entrepalooza at Wake Forest University.
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Wake Forest University
Entrepalooza
**Source:** https://events.wfu.edu/event/entrepalooza-demo-day **Notes:** Annual celebration of entrepreneurship.
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