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About the Event

The Veteran Shark Tank was created in 2012 to promote and assist Veterans who are starting or growing their businesses. Starting out as a small regional event, it is now the premier national pitch competition for veteran entrepreneurs.

The five (5) finalists pitch their business idea to a panel of “sharks” in front of a live sold out audience (over 200 people). The winner receives a $50,000 cash prize! Each of the finalists gains valuable experience to professionally grow while creating a business network to help grow and expand their businesses (potential customers, referral partners, investors, mentors, etc)

The event is held before a live audience in Philadelphia to help kick off Army/Navy Football week.

This is the THE veteran pitch competition. Don't miss out.

Calling All Veterans

If you are a veteran business owner and want to participate, please sign up using our online portal.

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Sponsor the Event

Each year, the event is made possible by national and regional sponsors.

If you or your company would like to support the event, click the button below and find the right level for you and your organization.

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“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the Veteran Shark Tank. Just participating in the competition gave me the confidence I needed to launch a successful business that thrives today. But winning the competition really put me on the map as a young veteran entrepreneur looking to create major value and impact. I am indebted to the Veteran Shark Tank and its leadership for creating such a tremendous opportunity to showcase veterans like myself.
— Mike Maher (Co-Founder and CEO of Houwzer)
“The 2014 Veteran Shark Tank gave me a platform amongst my fellow Veterans and community leaders to share my vision and business idea. I believe events like this really help Veterans speak in front of an audience that is there to support and appreciate the ideas and business sense of Veterans.
— Jerry Flanagan (CEO of JDOG)
“Being a huge fan of the TV Show 'Shark Tank,' when offered the opportunity to participate in the Veteran Shark Tank, I immediately applied to compete. I had just spent several months completing a business plan. In preparing my presentation for the competition, I gained a deeper understanding of the value my products and services. Presenting and then receiving feedback from the judges greatly assisted me with confidently and convincingly articulating my company, business plan and its value proposition to my customers, team members and facilitators. From no contract awards during the time of the competition, my business has now been awarded 35 federal and state contracts totaling over $2.5 million – thank you to the Veteran Shark Tank!
— Bill William J. Belknap, Sr., M.B.A., Aeonrg