Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition 2025 for U.S. College Entrepreneurs

The Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition is a platform for college entrepreneurs to share their business ideas and pitch to a panel of judges for cash prizes. Finalists receive mentorship to help prepare their live pitch, and participants can engage in a virtual Meet the Founder session to learn from Wes Schroll’s experience building Fetch. Prizes are awarded to top entrants, with mentorship opportunities for finalists.

Cash prizes for winners; mentorship opportunities; access to a virtual Meet the Founder session.

Eligibility includes students enrolled at a US university or college, must be at least 18 years old at submission, and teams may include up to four members.

Submit the online application with your business idea, problem being solved, and business model, and upload a three-minute pitch video.