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Ideas into Action

The Changemaker Hub unites existing platforms for acting on our most pressing social problems at the local, national and global level. With this in mind, we offer a variety of opportunities to engage in social change.

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Are you up for the challenge?

Consummate your changemaking journey at USD with the V2 challenge

Venture Vetting (V2) is the largest campus-wide pitch competition at USD. Led by the Knauss School of Business, Students have an opportunity to pitch their ideas to a group of actual angel investors for an opportunity to receive up to $30,000 in funding. Students with nearly any type of business idea are invited to participate. Ideas can range from any industry and target any business model. By taking part in this competition, participants will learn the basics of turning a business idea into a fully developed startup. Participate in hands-on workshops, get paired with industry and faculty mentors and create a pitch deck and presentation fit for investors.