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Congratulations to the winners of the Big iDeas Business Plan Competition

Group photo of the winners of the Big iDeas Business Plan Competition Fall 2025

The Office of Engaged Learning held its annual Big iDeas Business Plan Competition on October 3 where 11 teams pitched their business venture to a panel of expert judges. Congratulations to the winners of the Fall 2025 competition:

Travis Pryor, Focus Path

Wade Hunter, Sandra

Cameron Flores, MiraMira Education

Keeley Pierzchalski, Past Forward

Inzwi Zunga, Khaya

Daniel Kauffman and William Wright, Impact Threads

Angel Guerrero, Humaximus

Thank you to all of the students, staff, faculty, and family who attended. A special thanks to our judges Jessica Burnham (Program Director, Master of Arts in Design and Innovation), Dr. Emily Choi (Director, Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship), Bhavna Kuma (Head of Accelerator Programs, SPEARS Institute), and Dr. Seth Osborn (Director, Deason Innovation Gym).

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Big iDeas Business Plan Competition on October 3

Student wearing a suit is presenting to a table of judges.

The Big iDeas Business Plan Competition will be taking place Friday, October 3 from 10am – 1pm in the Texana Room located on the second floor of Fondren Library. Advanced undergraduate student ventures will present a 4-minute pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $5,000 in seed funding.

The event is open to the public. Students, families, faculty, and staff are invited to attend and support these student entrepreneurs. RSVPs are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.