A celebration and recognition of entrepreneurship at Colgate, featuring innovative student ventures and accomplished entrepreneurs.
Held on Sat., April 11, the 2026 TIA Entrepreneur Showcase featured:
- More than 30 student-led startups, with a total of $10,000 in grant funding awarded through the Iggy game.
- Four exceptional teams competing on stage for a $10,000 first-place prize.
- Audience choice awards, which awarded up to an additional $2,500 to each pitch competition venture.
- Inspiring panel discussion among accomplished founders and funders.
This event is part of Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend.
The showcase felt like a celebration of all the work I’ve done, as well as the work of everyone in the Colgate community going out and making an impact on the world.
Andrew Sullivan ’26, founder, Oasis Running
Porter Comstock ’26 receives first-place check
Hami-Down showcases their venture
Judges pose questions during pitch competition
DeBillboard team networks with attendees
Agnes Ndanu ’28 pitches MajiSafi Solutions
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
Featured Speakers
Pitch Competition Ventures

EchoScape
Mike Ahearn Wilcox
MajiSafi Solutions
Agnes Ndanu ’28

Hatch Pay
Fletcher Goodell ’26
Anders Larson
14 Years of the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
13
Annual events since 2012
2,700+
Attendees
$227k+
Prize funding awarded



