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Startup Competition Finals 2025
Build a Business, Compete for Capital
- Friday, April 25, 2025
- 1–6 p.m. Pacific
- Business 109 - Moats Lecture Hall
- Hosted By: Crowell School of Business, Office of Innovation
- Open to: Alumni, Faculty, General Public, Parents, Staff, Students
Cost and Admission
This event is free to attend.
Get Ready to Be Inspired at the Biola Startup Competition!
Want to hear bold pitches like Shark Tank? Want to see students use their God-given talents to launch businesses that create real impact? Want to witness who will take home $10,000 in startup funding?
The Biola Startup Competition is where innovation meets purpose. Join us for an electrifying evening as 20 redemptive startups pitch their hearts out in front of top-tier judges, Faith-Driven Investors and industry experts. This is your chance to cheer them on, get inspired and see how Kingdom-minded ideas come to life!
Why You Should Come:
- Hear 20 powerful 5-minute pitches from Biola’s brightest entrepreneurs
- Connect with faith-driven investors and startup leaders
- Be inspired by our keynote speaker Loren Franklin, CEO of Dutch Bros West Valley and proud Biola alum
- Celebrate the incredible journey of these student founders over the past year
Bonus: First 120 guests get FREE Chick-fil-A!
Don’t miss this—RSVP today and be part of the movement!
Schedule
Time | Event Details |
| 1-1:40 p.m. | Welcome, Prayer and Keynote |
| 1:45-3 p.m. | Semifinal Pitches (3 rooms of 7 startups pitching) |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Final Pitches (1 room of 9 startups pitching) |
| 5-5:30 p.m. | Announcement of winners, checks and closeout |
Questions?
Contact Silvia Mah at:
858.603.2677
silvia.mah@biola.edu