b'The training proved invaluable, it allowedme to find the story that lay deep within mybusiness, and be able to pitch it confidently toanyone. The competition itself was great,networkingandmakingnewconnections I found the competition to be very worthwhile.withavastarrayofbusinessmenand The training given to the participants meantwomen from all over Ireland and the U.S., that everyone who got to the semi-finals was alearningtocompetewithhighcaliberwinner,asithelpedbringourideas,and companies, and the chance to promote your our ability to present the ideas to another level.idea, you couldnt ask for more. RegardlessofthefinancialbenefitsofbeingStephen Henderson, Ruach Music (2nd Place Winner of the 2014 Competition) a finalist, the experience and contacts I madebecauseofthecompetitionwillreallystand to me. Norma OMahony, Effy (3rd Place Winner of the 2014 Competition)Below: Alexandra Milnewon the top prize of 10,000 for her business Little DeliThis competition has really helped me focus onwhat the main aspects of my business are andalsohowtocommunicateitstronglywith potential investors, which is something that isvery important to me. Winning this competitionhas been an amazing experience, the team andthe judges have been very supportive and withthe winning prize, I am now able to use it to helpfurther my plans. I would recommend this com-petition and the journey it puts you on, to anyentrepreneurial student. You learn a lot aboutyourself and your business; you get the chanceto see exciting new products and connect withlike-minded people.Alexandra Milne, Little Deli (1st Place Winner of the 2014 Competition)connect2014 | 15'