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MEC Schedule
Tokyo
Americas
China
Introduction
Model Entrepreneur®
Competition
Model Entrepreneur Competition (MEC) was launched 11 years ago by Columbia Business School's Venture For All (VFA) in collaboration with IEG Global Association. MEC is the first entrepreneur competition that started at an Ivy League.
MEC began in 2014, and we're celebrating its impressive 11th anniversary. From the start, MEC has aimed to inspire and empower young talents to present innovative ideas with real business potential. Through unwavering dedication, it has become a standout among global competitions with 27 business launches and $7.1 million in funding.
MEC winners have also gained acceptance into prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, and others. This success showcases the caliber of talent nurtured by MEC, opening doors for aspiring entrepreneurs.
As we commemorate this milestone, we are proud of MEC's impact on the next generation of visionary business leaders.
Official Competition
The world’s first and only official entrepreneur competition founded at an Ivy League – Columbia Business School. IEG now facilitates all MEC’s across the globe.
Total Prize Exceeds $100,000
IEG is dedicated to bringing the world’s top education experience to students all over the world. As a non-profit organization, IEG contributed more than USD 100,000 each year to MEC.
Judges from Ivy League Schools and Industry Leaders
The Judging Panel consists of top executives from Fortune 500 and current professors and instructors from top universities. All team members will have a chance to consult directly with professors and domain experts.
Introduction
Model Entrepreneur®
Competition
Model Entrepreneur Competition (MEC) was launched 11 years ago by Columbia Business School's Venture For All (VFA) in collaboration with IEG Global Association. MEC is the first entrepreneur competition that started at an Ivy League.
MEC began in 2014, and we're celebrating its impressive 11th anniversary. From the start, MEC has aimed to inspire and empower young talents to present innovative ideas with real business potential. Through unwavering dedication, it has become a standout among global competitions with 27 business launches and $7.1 million in funding.
MEC winners have also gained acceptance into prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, and others. This success showcases the caliber of talent nurtured by MEC, opening doors for aspiring entrepreneurs.
As we commemorate this milestone, we are proud of MEC's impact on the next generation of visionary business leaders.
Official Competition
The world’s first and only official entrepreneur competition founded at an Ivy League – Columbia Business School. IEG now facilitates all MEC’s across the globe.
Total Prize Exceeds $100,000
IEG is dedicated to bringing the world’s top education experience to students all over the world. As a non-profit organization, IEG contributed more than USD 100,000 each year to MEC.
Judges from Ivy League Schools and Industry Leaders
The Judging Panel consists of top executives from Fortune 500 and current professors and instructors from top universities. All team members will have a chance to consult directly with professors and domain experts.
Special Guest: Esther Wojcicki
