You must be a Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference attendee to be able to participate in the Military Entrepreneur Challenge.
View the Military Entrepreneur Challenge schedule and event descriptions.
Applications are now closed for the Business Beyond the Battlefield Military Entrepreneur Challenge.
The Second Service Foundation hosts the Military Entrepreneur Challenge, a multi-part event that includes business coaching, one-on-one professional development, and a pitch competition. Applicants for the pitch competition have the opportunity to be selected as one of nine Semi-Finalists who will receive a minimum $1,000 capital grant for their small business or nonprofit. The overall winner receives an additional $1,000 grant, $5,000 PR package from the Second Service Foundation, and $25,000 of in-kind legal services from Holland & Knight LLP.
Applications for the Military Entrepreneur Challenge at the Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference are now closed. You must apply in advance to be considered for the nine Semi-Finalists.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to participate in up to three high-impact coaching sessions with elite professionals, executives, and skilled entrepreneurs in areas such as sales and distribution, packaging, finance, legal, accounting, technology, fundraising, marketing, strategy, operations, and more.
Bring your questions, packaging, logos, and products for the best coaching possible!
Registration is now closed for speed coaching.
The nine selected Semi-Finalists will share their two-minute pitch about their business or nonprofit and its impact on the military community to a panel of Second Service Foundation judges. You must apply in advance and be selected as a Semi-Finalist to participate in the pitch competition.
Applications are closed for BBBC Military Entrepreneur Challenge.
The Top 3 Finalists will be announced and then pitch on the spot, giving a two-minute pitch on who they are, their platform and purpose, and why they deserve funding. The live audience votes for the overall winner.
Award Presentation for the Six Semi-Finalists who will be presented a $1,000 grant. The overall winner of the Military Entrepreneur Challenge receives an additional $1,000 grant, a $5,000 PR package from the Second Service Foundation, and $25,000 of in-kind legal services from Holland & Knight LLP.
Join the Second Service Foundation’s mentors and business coaches for virtual classes to improve your pitch and help sell yourself and your business.
Join Second Service Foundation Executive Director Lauren Hope as she answers all your questions about the Military Entrepreneur Challenge and what you can expect at the Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference (BBBC).
Registration is Closed.
Join Lauren Hope, Executive Director of the Second Service Foundation, to learn how to perfect your elevator pitch (a 30-second overview of yourself and your business) as well as a more in-depth presentation to guarantee your confidence in any situation.
Registration is Closed.
Join Lauren Hope, Executive Director of the Second Service Foundation, to learn how to perfect your elevator pitch (a 30-second overview of yourself and your business) as well as a more in-depth presentation to guarantee your confidence in any situation.
BBBC is a 3-Day business development & entrepreneur educational experience for the military connected entrepreneur ecosystem.
Business Beyond the Battlefield provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including inspirational keynotes, subject matter expert breakout sessions, opportunities to develop connections with experienced coaches and mentors, expert referrals and dynamic business development networking activities.
