Lion's Den Pitch Competition Page

Official page for the Lion's Den Shark Tank-style pitch competition. $900 total prize pool ($400/$300/$200). 2-minute elevator pitches, top 10 finalists. Fall 2025 event held November 19 in ideaHUb. Open to all current Hofstra students. Judges include Entrepreneur-in-Residence, ideaHUb coordinator, and IIE executive director. No equity taken.

• $400 first place, $300 second, $200 third
• $900 total prize pool
• Top 10 finalists pitch
• 2-minute elevator pitch format
• Fall 2025: November 19, 2025 in ideaHUb
• Open to all current Hofstra students
• Max 5 team members
• No IP or equity claimed
• Mentors available to help prepare

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