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Veterans Business Battle

Join the largest veteran-focused business plan competition in the country.
The 10th Annual Veterans Business Battle will take place on April 18-20, 2024

Register to Attend

The Veterans Business Battle began in 2015 with a goal of inspiring and encouraging our nation’s military heroes to become successful entrepreneurs. Each year, the two-day event gives military veterans an opportunity to pitch business ideas for a chance to raise capital from investors and lenders. During the competition, finalists pitch investors, receive feedback from industry professionals, network with potential investors, and learn from other entrepreneurial success stories. With more than $5 million of investments, it’s the largest veteran business competition in the country.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 18, 2024

  • Contestant and VIP Happy Hour and Networking Event

Friday, April 19, 2024

  • 8:00 am - Check in and Welcome Reception
  • 9:00 am - Veteran Business Pitches
  • 5:00 pm - Finalist Announcement Reception

Saturday, April 20, 2024

  • 9:00 am - Educational Panels
  • 11:00 am - Veteran Entrepreneurship Roundtables
  • 11:45 am - Veteran Business Showcase and Lunch
  • 1:00 pm - Final 5 Competition
  • 7:00 pm - Awards Reception and Gala Dinner (separate ticketed event)

Sponsors

Honor
Leonid
SLB
Texas Capital
Courage
Beachhead Investments
J.P. Morgan
KPMG
NRG Energy, Inc
Phillips 66
Strength
Amegy Bank
Capital CDC
Chevron
Comerica
EO Houston
Mark Martin Family Ventures
Phillips Kaiser
Scout Ventures
Community Partner
U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Contact Information

Chris Frank
Co-Chair, Veterans Business Battle
Full Time MBA, Class of 2024
Jeremy Larus
Co-Chair, Veterans Business Battle
Full Time MBA, Class of 2024