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Published on February 18, 2023
Model Entrepreneur® Competition
Model Entrepreneur® Competition
A Global Competition


Model Entrepreneur® Competition
A Global Competition
First Round Submission - 26th March 2023 | Team Size - 2-3 people | Grade 8 -12


Official Competition
The world’s first and only official entrepreneur competition was founded by an ivy league business school.


Total Prize Exceeds $100,000


Judges from Current Columbia Business School VFA Professors/Instructors
Your path to Top Business Schools!


Student Testimonials!
A Word From the Judge


Martin Andersons
Columbia Business School has nurtured numerous innovative entrepreneurs, and now we bring the entrepreneurship courses from the MBA program to students all over the world. Through MEC, we hope to provide guidance and enable students to immerse themselves in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Competition Process
MEC will be divided into First and Final rounds. The business plan’s direction will be to address the pain points in the market, develop a solution in a form of products or services, and build a feasible business model. After submitting the business plan, Columbia Business School VFA professors/instructors will evaluate and select the teams that will enter the Final rounds.
Previous Judges


Dr. Jack McGourty
CBS Venture For All® Founder


Manoj Pooleery
Current CBS Venture For All® Professor


Paul Shih
Current CBS Venture For All® Professor


Dr. Joseph Rios
Current CBS Venture For All® Professor


Tatsuhito Sugaoi
Current CBS Venture For All® Professor