Teams prepare for 2025 Shark Challenge at ��ϳԹ�

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The excitement is building as college students across the country and beyond gear up for the 2025 Shark Challenge, ��ϳԹ� Eastern’s highly anticipated academic business pitch competition.

This dynamic event offers a platform for students to showcase their entrepreneurial skills, creative thinking and teamwork. Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, the Shark Challenge is an opportunity to witness innovation in action.

��ϳԹ� Eastern Associate Professor of Instruction of Business Michael Schor shared that the competition is already attracting high-caliber teams from across the country.

“We’re thrilled to announce that three prestigious schools have committed to the 2025 event,” Schor said. “Denison University, last year’s first-place winner, is returning to defend their title. Drexel University, a previous Shark Challenge champion, is also in the mix, along with ’s main campus team, which will be coached by a faculty member with an impressive record of multiple wins.”

��ϳԹ� students from , , , , and can still form a team and join this exciting competition. To participate, students must collaborate with a faculty coach from their campus. Interested students are encouraged to reach out to a faculty member at their respective campus to discuss forming a team and preparing for the challenge.

The final round of the Shark Challenge is set for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Participants and supporters alike can look forward to a thrilling showcase of innovative ideas. For those unable to attend in person, details about the event’s live stream will be posted on the Shark Challenge webpage closer to the date.

For an idea of the competition’s caliber, watch the , also available on the event’s webpage. The video provides a glimpse into the creativity and determination that define the Shark Challenge.

��ϳԹ� Eastern Dean David Rohall emphasized the program’s impact, “The Shark Challenge is not just a competition; it’s an incubator for future business leaders. By bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds, this event fosters collaboration, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our economy forward. We’re proud to host this event and look forward to seeing the incredible ideas our students will bring to the table.”

��ϳԹ� alumni who participated in previous Shark Challenges have praised the competition for its role in shaping their career paths.

“The Shark Challenge gave me the confidence to pitch my ideas and the feedback I needed to refine them,” one OHIO graduate shared. “The experience was invaluable and prepared me for real-world challenges in the business world.”

If you’re a student interested in competing, contact a faculty member at your ��ϳԹ� campus location to discuss forming a team. Faculty members interested in entering a team should contact Schor at schor@ohio.edu.

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