Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition

Since 2021, Mark Mobius sponsors the pitch competition as a learning opportunity for student entrepreneurs from all over the world. A record-breaking 36 startups from 20 business schools around the world competed for the opportunity to pitch their entrepreneurship at the EMI Conference 2024 in November, in NYC, and win a $10,000 prize*.

2024 Rules and Guidelines

*The award is subject to tax withholdings as required by IRS regulations.

 

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2024 Winners: iOptiCrane, represented by Dong (Roy) Wang.

Congratulations to the winners iOptiCrane, from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, represented by Dong (Roy) Wang.

Pitch Competition Process Triangle infographic
Pitch Competition Process Triangle infographic

2025 Committee

Joe Benson headshot

Joealen Benson

EMBA/MS Healthcare '26
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Rocky Brito

MSBA '25
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Regina Clarke

EMBA Metro NY '26
Aniket Dey professional picture

Aniket Dey

MSBA '25
Thrisha Gogineni headshot

Thrisha Gogineni

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Azniv Sargsian

EMBA Metro NY '26
Edwin Torres headshot

Edwin Torres

EMBA/MS Healthcare '26

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