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From CEO Pitch Winner to Entrepreneur Magazine: The Bobica Bars Story
From CEO Pitch Winner to Entrepreneur Magazine: The Bobica Bars Story

Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli won first place at the 2023 CEO Global Pitch Competition with Bobica Bars, their superfood-glazed granola bar company. Three years later, they have been featured in Entrepreneur magazine and are targeting $1 million in annual revenue. Their story shows what happe Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026
Iowa State Student Entrepreneur Boluwarin Ojo Wins 1st Place at Global Pitch Competition
Iowa State Student Entrepreneur Boluwarin Ojo Wins 1st Place at Global Pitch Competition

On Saturday, November 1, former CYstarters participant and College of Design student Boluwarin (Bolu) Ojo took 1st place at the 42nd Annual Global CEO Conference and Pitch Competition, hosted by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Tampa Bay, Florida. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2025