New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed on Sept. 7 that the 2023 Aggie Shark Tank, supported by the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, will take place for student entrepreneurs from the Borderplex region, including representatives from NMSU and the University of Texas at El Paso, according to a press release. This entrepreneurial event will provide a platform for aspiring student innovators to showcase their ideas and gain valuable insights from experienced mentors and investors at NMSU's Arrowhead Center.
The event will be held on Oct. 5 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts. Aggie Shark Tank renders a format reminiscent of the popular "Shark Tank" television show where student entrepreneurs present their business ideas to regional business leaders and investors. A panel of esteemed experts, including Angelica Maestas, CEO of HealthTech RX; Isaac Romo, NMSU's representative for Campus Founders Fund; and Beto Pallares, a general partner at Audaz Capital, will oversee the event's proceedings.
“This presents an exceptional chance for our student entrepreneurs to shine, garner invaluable exposure and secure the support necessary to propel their innovations to new heights. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the creativity and dedication that will be showcased during this event,” said Carlos Cuesta, Studio G director.
Arrowhead Center's Aggie Shark Tank is designed to inspire, educate and assist student entrepreneurs as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. This initiative complements the resources provided by Studio G, NMSU's business incubator tailored for students in the early stages of their business ventures.
“This event is highly anticipated by our student entrepreneurs,” said Kathryn Hansen, director of Arrowhead Center and the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, according to the press release. “At the core of the Hunt Center’s mission is the support of student entrepreneurs in the Borderplex region. Offering them the platform to pitch before investors not only provides valuable exposure, but also ignites enthusiasm for entrepreneurship among our community’s students.”
