Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
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Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
URL: https://www.furman.edu/innovation-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/paladin-pitch-competition Captured: 2026-07-01 The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition (est. 2019) showcases four student finalists pitching live for the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award. Includes 5+ weeks of coaching and mentoring. **2027 competition:** Thursday, April 8, 2027, 4–5:30 p.m. Applications for 2027 listed as coming soon.
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URL: https://www.furman.edu/innovation-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/paladin-pitch-competition Captured: 2026-07-01
The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition (est. 2019) showcases four student finalists pitching live for the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award. Includes 5+ weeks of coaching and mentoring. 2027 competition: Thursday, April 8, 2027, 4–5:30 p.m. Applications for 2027 listed as coming soon.
Claims Supported
- $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award grand prize; free to participate
- Open to all Furman majors; full-time student requirement
- 5+ weeks coaching with Hill Institute team and Entrepreneur in Residence
- Upcoming: 2027 Rinker Paladin Pitch — April 8, 2027, 4–5:30 p.m. (applications coming soon)
- Past winners/finalists: GoldRush Energy (Jackson Price '25), MonteValle (Alexa Valdovinos '25), Astrea (Aubrey Zoodsma '26), CollegeCoach (Ivan Agyaakwah '25)
Evidence Limits
2027 competition date verified on official page July 2026. Application deadline not yet published. FNBI participation recommended as prep pathway.