THE 2ND ANNUAL CSUN BULL RING NEW VENTURE COMPETITION CONCLUDED ON MAY 2, 2017. (View Full Event Program Here)
GRAND PRIZE ($20,000)
Sleepyhead
Team Members: Steven Van Alen (Business Management) & Martyna Skrodzka
Sleepyhead is an e-commerce sleep startup that sells a memory foam mattress and topper that’s shipped in a box to your door anywhere in the USA. One mattress donated for every ten sold.
2ND PLACE ($10,000)
MyGymPals
Team Members: Muris Mulalic (Psychology) & Wan Song
MyGymPals mobile app and website enables exercise enthusiasts at large to connect with fitness communities for on-demand activities, challenges, and workout buddies.
3RD PLACE ($5,000)
Germ 3 Solutions
Team Members: Josh Halem (Business Management Major & Entrepreneurship Minor), Deborah Kazel Sipos (Graduate Music Therapy), Jacob Sipos, & Noah Sipos
Germ 3 Solutions’ first product, the Body Substance Isolation (BSI) Sleeve, helps reduce the spread of infectious diseases in medical settings.
CSUN's David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, in partnership with our on-campus incubator LACI@CSUN, concluded the 2nd Annual Bull Ring New Venture Competition on May 2nd, 2017. This event has been made possible thanks to the continued generosity and support of distinguished CSUN alum Jeff Marine and his family.
In addition to the prize money donated by the Marine family, the top three finishers will receive legal startup services courtesy of DLA Piper, marketing services donated by SKY, a psychological brand design studio, and finance/accounting services courtesy of Armanino, LLP. They also will be awarded a three-month trial membership to LACI@CSUN.
To learn more about the program or competition, or to inquire about sponsorships for future events, please contact Ryan Holbrook, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics.
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In addition to his many philanthropic endeavors, Jeff currently owns and operates two apparel companies, JEM Sportswear and Awake Inc. These companies, both headquarted in San Fernando, produce private labels for major chain stores such as Macy’s, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, and Target and manufacture for companies including Disney, Ford, DreamWorks, Sony, and Universal. Jeff currently lives in Beverly Hills with his wife, Joni, and three daughters.
Click here for more info/photos on last year's inaugural Bull Ring!
The Entrepreneurship Program at the Nazarian College complements our students’ inherent energy and creativity with the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate the feasibility of an idea and ultimately pitch, launch, and grow a new venture. Whether planning to create a business or bringing the entrepreneurial mindset to a larger organization, the program prepares students to confidently present to an audience while developing a strong action-bias and a willingness to experiment.
