2008 Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition (Hosted by Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship)

Congratulations to the Winners!!

First Prize, $10,000: United Convenience                                        (Richard Frainier, Faisal Gowani, Tim Ramon)                                  Wanda Ginner Award of  $10,000

Second Prize, $ 5,000: nMotion Technologies, Inc.                          (Matthew Olivieri)                                                                       Sponsored by Larry Boucher, CEO, Chairman, Alacritech

Third Prize, $1,000: Bay Com, LLC                                                 (Evan Currid)                                                                                  Sponsored by Sand Hill Angels

Best Written Business Plan, $500: Deuce Snowboard, LLC             (Todd Belt, Keyur patel, Tyler Lewis, Devin Holmes)                   Sponsored by Dave Hadden, CEO, Arlo Inc.

For the full list of finalists please click here

The sixth annual Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition (SVBPC) spans the 2007-2008 academic year and culminates with the final round of judging in May 2008.

What is it?

  • An annual forum designed to encourage innovation in the SJSU Community and reward student participation in new venture creation
  • Organized to increase recognition of SJSU's contribution to entrepreneurship in the greater San Jose metropolitan area.
  • An opportunity for you to get feedback from many sources (judges, professors, peers, industry professionals) on your ideas.
  • A venue for you to explain and market your business plan to industry professionals.
  • The SVBPC is open to SJSU students, faculty, staff, alumni.

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