Feedback from Past Competitions

"The Rice Business Plan Competition was the single most important learning experience during my MBA." - 2006 Competitor

"It was just a wonderful experience!  Very well organized, the materials were professionally done ... the exposure to contacts was AMAZING, the feedback was very valuable, and the facilities are beautiful." - 2006 Competitor

"The RBPC is the best of its kind.  One of the high points of my year."- 2006 Judge

"No event in North America rivals the Rice Business Plan Competition." - 2006 Judge

"If you are serious about starting your own company, evaluations from this caliber of judges are worth more than anyone could afford." - 2005 Competitor

"It's a great competition run by incredible people.  The quality of judges is very high and I have no doubt that my business will be funded and become very successful as part of the connections gained from the Rice Business Plan Competition." - 2005 Competitor

"This competition was the closest thing to a real world experience that any entrepreneur will ever get.  The networking was great.  Regardless of how of how each team placed there was always 1 judge or 1 competitor that had a contact that was truly interested (and able) to help move the business forward." - 2005 Competitor

"It is - hands down - the best entrepreneurial gathering in Houston for the entire year." - 2005 Judge

“The Rice Business Plan Competition is the best competition I have attended. I would recommend that anyone who is interested in starting a business enter this competition. It is an invaluable experience.” - 2004 Competitor

“This is the premier event for business plan competition and we enjoy the interaction and networking.” - 2004 Competitor

“This was one of the most beneficial learning experiences that I have ever had in school. I am very thankful of the overall professional event. I would love to come back every year.” - 2004 Competitor