George Washington University Business Plan Competition

Our Sponsors

Below you will find a list of our gracious sponsors, a breif note about what they do and contact information for you to learn more:

Corporate Sponsors:

Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients.  A fortune 500 company, Capital One has one of the most widely recognized brands in America.  As one of the nation's top 10 largest banks based on deposits, Capital One serves banking customers through branch locations primarily in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Web: http://www.capitalone.com
Twitter: @askcapitalone

By listening to general counsel, business leaders and entrepreneurs, and anticipating their needs, Blank Rome has provided exceptional service to clients for more than 65 years.  They have become one of America's largest law firms by adding leading talent and new practice areas to handle critical client matters.  Peter S. Weissman (Law '96) is a Partner at Blank Rome and is an integral supporter of GW's community of entrepreneurs.

Web: http://www.blankrome.com
Twitter: @pweissman

iStrategyLabs builds online and offline movements that engage communities through creative marketing, experimental uses of social media, and civic innovation programs of all kinds. They’re creative problem solvers and passionate producers capable of building everything from websites, to animated films, to massive festivals. They've also launched products such as a social data visualization and gaming app Grandstand for brands big and small.  They can do a lot together with you so check them out.

Web: http://www.istrategylabs.com
Twitter: @istrategylabs

Tech Cocktail is a literal “cocktail” of emerging technology and startup events, news, resources and reports for the entrepreneurial minded, tech enthusiast. The media company, founded and lead by former Aol product strategist, long-time tech blogger and new media pioneer Frank Gruber, focuses on celebrating entrepreneurs, emerging technology and innovation. Along with the leadership of long-time technology producer, Jen Consalvo,  Frank and his team of tech analysts and curators bring a unique point of view to TechCocktail.com as they scour the web and world in search of new products and services, fresh voices, interesting leaders, hot news and trends, how-to’s and more.

Web: http://www.techcocktail.com
Twitter: @techcocktail

Plug and Play Tech Center is a thriving Silicon Valley community of over 300 startups from all over the world. Their mission is to help startups grow. They accomplish that mission through a number of strategic partnerships, including 170 investors who participate in regular screening sessions exclusive to Plug and Play members. They also have active International, University, and Corporate divisions to create an ecosystem of innovation that goes beyond just startups. In addition to offering a professional working environment that is as flexible as Silicon Valley itself, they host a number of networking events, they offer various educational programs and seminars, and they offer a number of services from banking and accounting to funding and M&A support.

Web: http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com
Twitter: @PlugandPlayTC

Brazen is a career-management site for high achieving young professionals and ambitious college students. The site helps you meet new people, find a job, and build relevant relationships to advance your career. Brazen puts you in live conversations with recruiters to help you find your dream job; Brazen connects you live with your peers to build your professional network; Brazen teaches you how to achieve your career goals, fast. Thousands of people use Brazen every day. Whether you’re looking for a new job, new leads, freelance work, or funding for your new business, Brazen gives you the extra push you need to achieve, and introduces you to the people who can help you advance your career.

Web: http://www.brazencareerist.com
Twitter: @brazencareerist

Internal Sponsors:

The world is waiting for a business school like this. That may sound like a pretty bold statement, but at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB), we are deeply passionate about using our business education and experiences to serve the world. We believe it's time for business to re-embed itself in global society to create positive, sustainable change. And we believe there is no business school better positioned to lead this movement than the George Washington University School of Business.

Web: http://business.gwu.edu
Twitter: @gwbusiness

Meeting the Engineering Challenges of the 21st Century, SEAS is undergoing a transformation - a transformation with ripple effects: what we do here impacts the school, our students, and even people around the world who benefit from the changes in technology that we help produce.

Web: http://www.seas.gwu.edu
Twitter: @gwengineering

At the Columbian College, we integrate research and teaching in every act and see inquiry and dialogue as two sides of a single purpose. We encourage robust faculty–student collaboration through our Dean's Seminars, small freshman writing courses, capstone courses in research, and a variety of mentoring opportunities. In addition, an unparalleled learning environment for our students is available through our Global Scholars program and unique access to the rich resources of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Smithsonian, National Archives, Library of Congress, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, and National Institutes of Health.

Web: http://columbian.gwu.edu
Twitter: @gwucolumbian

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was founded in 1825 as  the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since then, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, as well as growing to include programs in the Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences.  Students are exposed to some of the most innovative educational techniques in the nation; while outside of the classroom, they enjoy unmatched opportunities to engage with nearby government, non-governmental, and non-profit organizations. With a prime location in the nation's capital, a world-renowned faculty, and state-of-the art facilities, SMHS graduates well-trained, compassionate health care professionals who are exceptionally prepared to participate in the decisions affecting the future of our nation’s health care.

Web: http://smhs.gwumc.edu
Twitter: @GWSMHS

The GSEHD community is dedicated to the mission of Leading Innovation through Learning. We are proud of our renowned faculty, dedicated staff, robust partnerships and successful alumni. Our students emerge from our programs enriched in theory and practice and become agents of change in education and human services.

Web: http://gsehd.gwu.edu
Twitter: @gwgsehd

The George Washington University has educated generations of international leaders and advanced the understanding of important global issues since 1821. The Elliott School of International Affairs, named in honor of former GW President Lloyd H. Elliott and his wife Evelyn, is dedicated to this mission. We train our students in the theory and practice of international affairs, offering them in-depth analysis of international economic, political, scientific and cultural issues. The School's curriculum is interdisciplinary; most Elliott School full-time faculty are jointly appointed in GW departments. Our widely respected faculty prepares Elliott School students for global careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Web: http://elliott.gwu.edu
Twitter: @elliottschoolgw

The Office of Entrepreneurship is committed to promoting excellence in multidisciplinary entrepreneurship, innovation and regional engagement in new venture creation at GW. The Office serves as a focal point to foster, promote, and perpetuate quality academic research, education, and outreach programs. It leverages the unique strengths of GW’s schools in the nation’s capital to serve society at large through the knowledge and practice of entrepreneurship.

Web: http://www.gwu.edu/entrepreneurship
Twitter: @gwinnovate

The mission of the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is to engage in research and other scholarly activities that make significant contributions to the fields of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women Entrepreneurial Leadership, Family Enterprise, and Emerging Business Development (Small and MediumEnterprise Development). This center will combine the successful initiatives of the Center for Family Enterprise (CFE) and the Center for the Advancement of Small Business (CASB) with the school's nationally recognized achievements in the field of entrepreneurship education.

Web: http://business.gwu.edu/management/cfee
Twitter: @gwuCFEE

The George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA) was founded to strengthen the relationship between alumni and the university. The three main goals of the GWAA are: enabling lifetime engagement of alumni with fellow graduates, current students, and the university; gathering a voice for alumni by institutionalizing a dialogue between GW graduates and the university; and building a culture of philanthropy to support current and future generations of GW students and alumni.

Web: http://business.gwu.edu
Twitter: @gwalumni

Special Thanks:

We would also like to thank Brothers May, Inc. for their ongoing support of our website and social media initiatives:

Brothers May, Inc. is a Washington DC metropolitan area new media strategy consulting firm specializing in unique services and consultation, custom crafted for each of their clients. They empower patrons by cutting through the clutter and focusing on the technology that best suits a client's business model and stage of growth. Call it new media, digital media, interactive media or electronic media; you will find Brothers May at the nexus of art, creativity, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

Web: http://www.brothersmay.com
Twitter: @brothersmay