On October 20, 2021, 20 Huskies pitched their innovative concepts to a panel of judges and audience members. Congratulations to the 2021 Michigan Technological University Idea Pitch Competition contestants and winners!
First ($200)—Nicholas Peterson with NOMAD
Second ($100)—Ella Faulk (math w/business analytics, and business and Spanish minors) with Parkinson’s Symptom Monitoring App 
Third ($50)—Nathan Vogler (engineering management) with Dorm Racks
Honorable mention ($25)—Mary Stevens (marketing) with HuskyBox
Honorable mention ($25)—Isaac Swanson (general business) with Snowmobile Guiding Service 
Audience favorite ($25)—Mary Stevens (marketing) with HuskyBox
Social impact award ($100) presented by Elham Asgari (College of Business Gates Professor)—Ella Faulk (math w/business analytics, and business and Spanish minors) with Parkinson’s Symptom Monitoring App
The Idea Pitch Competition is part of Husky Innovate, a series of experiences and opportunities that guide students through phases of business development while emphasizing success strategies. Up next is the Bob Mark Business Model Competition, to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2022. The legacy event celebrates the Husky entrepreneurial spirit while paying tribute to the late College of Business Professor of Practice, Bob Mark. Contestants will pitch key components of their business model, including value proposition, customer segment, and product market fit. Registration is open. 
About the College of Business
The Michigan Tech College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing, as well as a general business option. Graduate degrees include the TechMBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics.
