<\/a>Shark Tank judges (from left) Toni Ann Turco ’86, John Cannon ’89, Carlos Gutierrez, Susan Melamud, Paloma de Leon, Haytham Elgalwy and Vanessa Quijano.<\/p><\/div>\n
Both the first and second place winners were presented with some excellent partnership opportunities from the judges. Turco, who developed the 100 percent foster-based, non-profit dog rescue, Home for Good Dog Rescue, offered to share Castaneda\u2019s business on her social media channels, which have more than 20,000 followers. She also offered to sell Pup Pawp products in one of her retail pet stores. Elgawly, owner of The Clearport, a clothing store in McGinley Square, knows many of the Saint Peter\u2019s students who regularly visit his retail space. This Jersey City-native features pop-up shops within his store for specialty items and offered Tavares the opportunity to sell some of his merchandise in a vintage section of his store.<\/p>\n
The third place winner was Buccianti Pili Pili, a hot sauce company developed by Paolo Buccianti \u201920. Other companies included Creatio ex niKilo, an apparel brand represented by O\u2019Shea Bostic. Glorgeous LLC., a skincare brand pitched by Ahmed Elzoghoby \u201918. Project Nest, an educational software system developed by Robert Martin \u201921; FlyCuts, an app for barber services; Big Eats, a lifestyle advocacy group developed by Jah\u2019Fear Toler \u201921; Timely Wash, an app for a convenient laundry experience by Carmen Esquilin \u201919; and IcedOut, a business concept for a company that would produce winter tools developed by Mahlik Aronategui \u201921.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe\u00a0Shark\u00a0Tank\u00a0Business Pitch Competition is a great avenue for student entrepreneurs to gain hands on experience in entrepreneurship, said Judge Carlos M. Gutierrez, Jr. \u201cThe process of identifying an idea, developing a viable business plan and ultimately sharing it with an audience is invaluable preparation for the business world.\u201d<\/p>\n
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