250LEX Entrepreneurial Showdown A "Shark Tank" Model Competition

Attend the 250Lex Entrepreneurial Showdown on April 16 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Transylvania University Campus Center. This live pitch competition features innovative student-led ventures from the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Fayette County Public Schools (KY).

As part of Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration, the event highlights the city’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and future-focused thinking. Admission is free and open to the public.

Tickets to this event are free, but required for entry.  Reserve your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eJAGk4yT

Event schedule:

• 4 p.m. Doors open 

• 5 p.m. Program begins 

• 7 p.m. Judges deliberation 

• 7:15 p.m. (approx) Winner announcement

The Judges:

Dr. Demetrus Liggins, FCPS Superintendent
Sandy Nott, Toyota, VP of Administration
Andrew Jefferson, Kentucky Sports Radio
Destin George Bell, UK graduate & 2024 Shark Tank Contestant

Prize Money:

Prize money is sponsored by Toyota and 250Lex.

Contact:    Susan Straub                   Craig Cammack               Jacob Keeton
                 Office: 859-258-3111        Office: 859-258-3117       Office: 859-258-3134
                 Cell: 859-619-5732           Cell: 859-608-7911          Cell: 859-490-8112