The Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for Glendale Community College students to pitch their business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes; $2,500-1st place, $1,500-2nd place and $1,000-3rd place. The 1st place winner will also represent GCC at the Maricopa Big Pitch competition in March.
Register today to attend the virtual event.
Meet the five finalists.
Peyton Jergenson
My idea: Device that melts snow and ice around the car while driving and parked.
About me: One of my passions is to help people. I enjoy being around my friends and family, and attending concerts and sporting events. I’m majoring in kinesiology and something interesting about me is I’ve been deep sea fishing with a celebrity!
My field of study: Kinesiology
Anthony Fakhoury
My idea: Financial education platform for everyone
About me: I am getting my associates degree this summer in Business with the intent to get a bachelor's degree in economics from a University. I enjoy golfing, reading and traveling when I can afford it! My passion is public service, I love helping people bring out their true potential and dream of holding a public office one day.
My field of study: Economics
Erik Lujan
My Idea: 3D home virtual tours for mid to low price range homes
About me: I am a 23 year old college student here at GCC. I am currently working at Chase Bank as a Relationship Banker and I am studying for an Associates degree in Business. There has been a question in my head that has crossed my thoughts since the age of 18. What will I be when I grow up? To this day, I still do not have a confident answer to that question. However, I know that I will give it my all wherever I go. My goal is to operate my own business and know that I was able to achieve something that was only an idea. I want to be able to say I did it.
My field of study: Entrepreneurship
Preston Miller
My idea: Gentlemen Mobile Barbershop
About Me: I will be completing my entrepreneurship degree at ASU. I work at Fletcher‘s barbershop across the street from sunrise Mountain high school and I go to school here at GCC. Other than going to school and cutting hair my hobbies are playing video games with my friends, hanging out with my girlfriend and going to the gym. One interesting fact about myself is that I have been skydiving a few times.
My field of study: Entrepreneurship
Pedro Perez
My idea: Mobile Photo Booth
About me: I am finishing up my degree in business and I am getting ready to transfer to ASU to get my degree in Entrepreneurship. My hobbies consist of hiking, reading, and exploring the city. I am passionate about urban planning and development. My concept for PARC PHX was birthed out of my interest in adaptive reuse and giving the camper a new life.
My field of study: Entrepreneurship