Pitch Johnny Competition
Radiah Jamil, 1st place winner of the Not-For-Profit/Social Entrepreneurship Division for Mentallagence, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Katherine J. Donohoe, 1st place winner of the For-Profit Division for Concert Captain, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Tedra Dehaney, 2nd place winner of the For-Profit Division for Full Package Beauty, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Maxwell Wozniak, Joseph Huseman, and Mitchell Wozniak, 3rd place winners of the For-Profit Division for Rizzbot, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Jiro Uwuseba, 2nd place winner of the Not-For-Profit Division for Weeat, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Joseph Fallon and Eric King, 3rd place winners of the Not-For-Profit Division for The Re-Design Factory, along with Dr. Luca Iandoli, Interim Dean, CCPS, and Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science, and Carmine P. Gibaldi, Ed.D. ’77C, ’79MBA, Professor, Administration and Economics
Pitch Johnny 2023
Innovate to Elevate
The Pitch Johnny Competition is open to all students at St. John’s University.
Deadline extended to November 7th for University Students
Deadline extended to November 14th for High School Students
Do you have the next big idea? Enter Pitch Johnny - an idea competition that encourages participants to develop their creativity, persuasive skills, and ability to think on their feet. This competition provides an opportunity for students to showcase their business acumen and pitching skills in a friendly contest setting.
Click here to view our flyer!
Pitch Johnny Details
First Round: Submit your pitches!
Students: Submit your pitches by developing a 2 min video pitch & 1 paragraph description of your business idea. All pitches must be submitted via this application link.
Registration Deadline:
Monday, October 30th, 2023 (For both University and High School Students)
Please submit your pitch to the appropriate division that aligns with your idea. The Divisions we offer are as follows:
- For Profit Division
- Not-For-Profit or Social Entrepreneurship Division
- If the business is a Social Enterprise, it must be submitted to this division, regardless of any other potential qualifications.
- Creative Storytelling
- If you have a story to share that could be adopted into a screenplay, submit it to this division.
- High School Division
Second Round: Evaluation
Judges to review submissions:
Tuesday, October 31st – Wednesday, November 8th (For both University and High School students)
Contestants will be pre-screened by a team of elite judges (entrepreneurs, faculty, alumni, etc) and they will select the best pitches from each division to move on to the final round.
Third Round: Notice of Advancement
Week of November 13th:
Students will be notified if they have been selected to move on to the final round.
Final Round: Competition
December 2nd, 2023 (For both University and High School Students)
St. Augustine Hall, 2nd floor
*A remote option will be available for High School students
In a format reminiscent of Shark Tank, selected contestants will engage in a live final pitch-off on our Queens Campus. Students will be required to deliver their pitches, live, without the use of video, competing against other participants in their respective divisions. The judging panel will comprise a select group of entrepreneurs, alumni, and faculty members.
Prizes
For-Profit Division | Not-For-Profit/Social Entrepreneurship | Creative Storytelling | High School |
1st Prize: $1,000 | 1st Prize: $1,000 | 1st Prize: $1,000 | 1st Prize: $500 |
2nd Prize: $500 | 2nd Prize: $500 | 2nd Prize: $500 | 2nd Prize: $250 |
3rd Prize: $250 | 3rd Prize: $250 | 3rd Prize: $250 | 3rd Prize: $100 |
**There will also be a special award for the best entrepreneurial idea promoting Equity and Inclusivity.
Students with further questions about Pitch Johnny or about judging or sponsoring the contest, please contact:
Christine Munch
St. Augustine Hall, Second Floor
[email protected]
Videos and Tips on How to Create the Perfect Pitch
You are welcome to, and definitely not limited to, view the following links for tips on pitching your innovative idea.
Rules and Format
Click here to view the Pitch Johnny rules and format.