Logo Design Winner
Molly Nguyen '26
What is Clark Tank?
The Clark Tank Venture Development portion is the traditional event, which runs this fall into early spring and provides initial seed funding to students with plans to start a small business or social venture. The students work with mentors, alumni, and faculty to develop their business ideas, as well as participate in a credit course to develop their ideas. At the end of the months-long event, the top ventures will present to a panel of judges in hopes of additional funding.
Logo Design Winner
Molly Nguyen '26
Clark Tank 2024 Winners
Contestant:
Alyssa Martinez ’26 - Stamp & Petal
Yajaira Bonilla ‘26 - Gen Scholar
Ana Gabriela Santana ‘26 -International Food Hub
Owen Chase ‘26- Just for Fun Farms
Neel Kumar ‘26 - Masala King
Sophie Lee ’26 - Sophpremacy
Alyssa Martinez ’26 - Stamp & Petal
Forest Ryvicker ’26 - HighDef Hognose
Manny Torto '26 - Manny's Mobile Recording Studio
Award:
Committee Award
Christina Bai Social Impact Award
Christina Bai Social Impact Award
Judge Award
Judge Award
Judge Award
Judge Award
Judge Award
Clark Entrepreneurship Club Award
Awarded:
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$3,000
$1,050
$1,750
$2050
$2,800
$500
Meet the Judges
Debra Harrsch '80
Chief Executive Officer of Brandwidth Solutions
Max Feber
Shark Tank contestant Season 10, Episode 9, $50,000 deal from Mark Cuban
Max Schweitzer '22, '23
Owner of Schweitzer Studios and Clark Tank Venture Development and Marketing Pitch winner 2023
Briana Azier '05
Chief Executive Office and owner of Bri's
Sweet Treats, #1 Chocolatier/Candy Shop
in Central Mass 2023
Worcester Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year
2023, Worcester Business Journal 2023,
Best New Business,
Best of Central Mass 2022 and 2023
Maddy Steigman ’24
Clark Entrepreneurship Club president and award presenter, owner of Dough is Me and Clark Tank ’21 participant.
Meet the Emcees
VENTURE DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
The Clark Tank Venture Development portion is the traditional event, which runs this fall into early spring, and provides initial seed funding to students with small businesses and social ventures. The students work with mentors, alumni, and faculty to develop their businesses, as well as participate in a credit course to develop their business. At the end of the months-long event, the top ventures will present to a panel of judges in hopes of additional funding.
For International Students
F-1 and J-1 visa holders must obtain work authorization in advance of engaging in any employment related activities in the United States. Employment, including self-employment, without proper authorization is a serious violation of lawful immigration status. Working without authorization could lead to the termination of nonimmigrant status in the United States. If you have questions regarding employment authorization, please consult the International Students and Scholars Office: isso@clarku.edu.