



The 2020 Competition has concluded. Thank you everyone who has contributed to the success of this years competition. A recap of the final round can be found below.
Do you have an interest in entrepreneurship? Or an innovative idea you want to pitch? What about a problem to solve? Want to hear feedback and network with industry professionals who own and operate businesses? The Pitch Johnny Competition is the competition for you!
For the first time, Pitch Johnny went Digital! The Pitch Johnny 2020 edition was be the first time in the history of the program where the entire competition goes digital. This year we will be presenting a different type of competition, where students will have to develop video style pitches and compete over the course of an entire semester for a chance to earn seed money to start and grow their innovations.
The Final 6 competed in their division's final and their final placement was be selected by a combination of the online popular vote (round 2) and the final judge panel (Round 3).
Watch the final round here:
Steve Farella ‘77SVC
Larry Dunn ‘79SVC
Jenny Alonzo
Nick Plakoris
Professor John Swan
Professor Neil Feinstein
Professor John Lin
Professor William Reisel, Ph.D.
Moderator: Luca Iandoli, Ph.D.
For-Profit Division | Social Entrepreneurship |
1st Prize: $1,000 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $250 | 1st Prize: $1,000 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $250 |
Students with further questions about Pitch Johnny please contact:
Kevin James or Christine Munch
St. Augustine Hall, Second Floor
[email protected]
For further questions about judging or sponsoring Pitch Johnny please contact:
Luca Iandoli
St. Augustine Hall, 2-136
[email protected]
718-990-6414
You are welcome to, and definitely not limited to, view the following links for tips on pitching your innovative idea.
Click here to view the Pitch Johnny rules and format.