Knapp Venture Competition Finals 2025

Five finalist teams pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs for a chance at cash and in-kind rewards.

5:15 – 5:20 Welcome and Introduction
5:20 – 5:40 Presentation ONE
5:45 – 6:05 Presentation TWO
6:10 – 6:30 Presentation THREE
6:35 – 6:55 Presentation FOUR
7:00 – 7:20 Presentation FIVE
7:25 – 7:45 Fast Pitch Competition / Judges Deliberation
7:45 – 8:00 Winners Announced

A cash prize will be awarded to the audiences favorite fast pitch team – you must attend the event to vote.

Since 1982, our event has evolved into one of the premier academic business plan competitions in Southern California as it encourages Anderson students to showcase their talents and learn from insights of successful entrepreneurs and business executives. The Knapp Competition has given over 2800 UCLA Anderson students a unique venture creation experience that has been instrumental in launching numerous businesses.

Over the course of the academic year, Anderson students refine business concepts, build management teams, and develop business plans that they then submit to the Knapp Venture Competition. A select group of business plans were chosen to compete in the semi-finals, with the top submissions advancing to the finals. The judging panels, which are comprised of entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and senior executives, play a critical role in shaping the outcome and educational experience of the competition. Our judges not only ask questions to evaluate each entry's viability, but also provide students with constructive feedback and suggestions for going forward. After a closed deliberation, the winners of the Knapp Venture Competition and the Fast Pitch Competition will be announced at the reception.

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