On February 15th, 2024, Broad Student Senate hosted its first ever “Spartan Tank Pitch Competition” in collaboration with the Broad Store. Contestants competed for the coveted grand prize of $500 in credit, which they could use to help build their inventory and sell their products at the Broad Store throughout the entire Fall 2024 semester. 

Our esteemed panel of judges included:

• Alina Morse – Founder + CEO, Zolli Candy

• Paul Reiss – Co-Founder + CEO, Protein Pints

• Mike Meadows – Co-Founder + COO, Protein Pints

• Paul Jaques – Managing Director for Venture Creation, Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The event also featured special guest speaker Lori Fischer (Director of Operations, Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

Photography Credit: Harley Cook Media

Our five contestants who entered the tank include:

Ali Kazziha – Founder + CEO, Kazos Clothing

“Premium Threads with Innovative Style”

Lia Moore – Founder + CEO, ParadisePillow

Linda Komis – Founder + COO, ParadisePillow

“A Pillow Filled with Relief, Comfort, and Security”

Madhav Aggarwal & Tanvi Gadamsetti – Co-Founders, BRCĒ

“Embrace the Lace”

Yosmar Lopez – Viva El Amor

“Making Every Special Occasion As Memorable as It Should Be”

Seth Washington – Y Not Detroit/Y Not MSU

“It’s More Than Just a Brand Name. It’s How We Feel About the City We Love.”