In this special episode, we dive into the 2024 Troy Starters Business Idea Competition, powered by the Regions Foundation. Join us as we spotlight the brilliant minds, collaborative efforts, and dedicated talent that made this year’s event a success. Hear from the competition winners as they share their innovative ideas, challenges, and the journey to securing startup capital. Gain valuable perspective from Bethany Allen, President of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and judge of the competition, on what it took to stand out and win big. Plus, join a discuss from behind-the-scenes of the competition to discover how the competition fosters entrepreneurship and empowers the next generation of business leaders.   Meet our guests: - Bethany Allen, President of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce: https://pikecoc.com/about-us/ - Preston Pritchett, Program Coordinator of the Sorrell 360 Center: https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/business/about/sorrell-360-center-for-professional-life/index.html - Vamsi Jupudi, Co-Owner of BrightLyf and First Place Competition Winner - Kameryn Mitchell, Owner of Details for Dayz and Second Place Competition Winner: - Jamarion Willie, Owner of A Baller from the Ville and Third Place Competition Winner   Check out the full story here: https://today.troy.edu/news/regions-student-pitch-competition/