Georgetown Entrepreneurs Win $150,000 in Prizes at Annual “Bark Tank” Event
Summary
This theme pervades the startup worldinvesting in the person behind the mission for the common good, according to Ted Leonsis (C77, P14,15), founder, chairman, principal, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and a team of expert entrepreneurs at Georgetown Entrepreneurships Bark Tank Pitch Competition held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Georgetown Universitys McDonough School of Business.Inspired by the business pitches, Leonsis announced that the total amount of the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize would increase this year to $150,000 so that the students and alumni had more funds to grow their ventures.Im really proud of what Georgetown is creating for entrepreneurs. Chow Corp, led by Jordan Foley (L21), Charles Magovern, and Abi Quackenboss-Karpf (SCS21), is a nonprofit designed to provide services for military veterans through cooking therapy, cookware donations, culinary education, and business advice for anyone from home chefs to aspiring food truck or restaurant owners.Map-Collective Inc. and DIAGON each won $15,000 at the competition. DAIGON helps League of Legends players track its members in-game positivity to foster healthier competitiveness throughout weekly training games. Bellavent, led by Bek Akhmedov (MBA23), Kenny Gabel (MBA23), and Chike Nwankwo (MBA23), is a platform where couples post their wedding needs and qualified vendors submit proposals.The Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize is supported by longtime entrepreneur Ted Leonsis; his wife, Lynn; his son, Zach (MBA15); and his daughter, Elle (C14).Aligning with the Jesuit values of Georgetown University, the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize honors and supports Georgetown students who have launched or are preparing to launch new business ventures that will address problems in the world around them. Ultimately, the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize builds awareness around the innovation and accomplishments of Georgetowns entrepreneurs and strengthens the universitys reputation as a place where ambitious students can turn their passions into entrepreneurial ventures.