Python's Pit
Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Students in Halton
Pythons’ Pit, presented by RBC, is the newest initiative by Rotary in Halton and McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business. Pythons’ Pit is a great opportunity for budding entrepreneurs and high school students within Halton Region to pitch their creative business idea or concept to a panel of local business moguls, the Pythons, in exchange for a chance to win investment capital, cash prizes or a bursary. Qualifying contestants will benefit from the guidance of the Pythons, as well the Mentors, a group of industry experts representing a variety of diverse professions.
All Halton Region residents, post-secondary students in Halton institutions, and students from McMaster, Mohawk and Sheridan college are eligible to participate.
The Pythons represent a diverse group of people from varying industry segments and include: Randy Pilon, CEO and Founder, Virox Technologies Inc.; Nadir Ansari, What’s Next Guide; John Romano, Owner, Nicklebrook Breweries and Better Bitters; Susane Mikler, VP and Co-founder, Liaison College; George Minakakiis, Global Retail Executive, Board Director and Author; and Don Dalicandro, a serial entrepreneur in technology, real estate, retail and food, and a Board Director.
The Host of the event is three-time best-selling author and host of the Naked Entrepreneurship Show, Dr. Sean Wise. Dr Wise is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Ryerson University.
Submission are due by Dec. 1, 2012. Visit www.PythonsPit.ca to view the contest rules and download applications.