Join us on the finals page on May 3rd at 1 PM
to watch the 2024 Wolverine Venture Battle Finals LIVE!
There is no one right way to start a venture. Therefore, the path to success in the real world entails competing with teams who use many different approaches to achieve the same goal: funding. The Wolverine Venture Battle (WVB) simulates the real world by allowing teams to compete for prize money without the confines of a cumbersome administratively heavy business plan competition. The Wolverine Venture Battle is open to both social and commercial teams.
Who Should Participate?
The competition is not limited to business and entrepreneurship majors. In fact, this competition has been deliberately designed for all majors to be comfortable participating. We’re looking for:
- GCC students interested in enhancing their presentation skills
- GCC students who want to explore the idea of starting a new venture – social or commercial
- GCC students who enjoy hands-on learning experiences
- GCC students with competitive spirits who are ready to have fun and win cash prizes
Spring 2024 Important Dates
- February 15 @ 5PM: Round 1 Registration Deadline
- March 14 @ 5PM: Round 2 Proof of Concept Deadline
- March 27: Finalists Announced
- April 19 @ 5PM: Round 3 Investor Packets Due
- May 3rd: Wolverine Venture Battle Finals
Check out this video to learn more about Wolverine Venture Battle—
Wolverine Venture Battle 2024 Sponsors
Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support.
WOLVERINE DONORS
Laura (Koller ’11) and RJ Fryan ‘08
The Habbershon Family:
Tim ’81, Grant ’06, Meredith ’07, Jonathan ’09, and Natalie ‘11
Dan Creston '81
The Pentz Family: Mark ‘81, Cheri ‘79, Michael ‘06, Yvonne ‘06
John '68 & Betsy Baun Charitable Foundation (Pittsburgh Foundation)
Elizabeth (Smith ’81)
and Peter Hanley
Susan (Peshek ’81) and Peter Durfee ‘80
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Three (3) hours accounting/financial consultation
Cedric E. Lewis, JD/MBA
Five (5) hours business liability consultation
One (1) year of webhosting