Real Ideas
All participants of the event are current students that attend Le Moyne College. The ideas brought to the event are all created of the students own design.
Real People
To provide as real of an experience as possible we brought together a team of industry leaders. Those that have already brought their ideas to the world and have seen them to full fruition.
Real Money
The students participating are doing so for real money. This past year was the most successful Dolphin Tank event yet which awarded $51,000 to student participants.
Past Participants
Celestin Abwe, 23
Clutch Delivery
An on-campus food delivery service, Clutch Delivery has secured hundreds of meals and is exploring launching on other campuses in the Northeast
Luke Didion, 23
Altivation
A technology-driven real estate business. Altivation has used drones, marketing automation, and guts to generate thousands of dollars in revenue.
Armon Nasseri, 21, 23
Tea Infusions
Already retailing in regional convenience stores, Tea Infusions imports Iranian Saffron creating premium tea that has built a true groundswell
Rachel Quilty-Koval, 22
Be A Pussy!
While a clothing retailer, Be A Pussy! Is more of a movement, dedicated to fighting for equality and removing the negative stigma regarding gender.
Nick Farina, 25
BrickNick
The only first-year student to make the finals, BrickNick is a YouTube influencer with over 100,000 views and sponsorships from major brands like Honda.
Paul Stannard, ‘22
Valor
A creative marketing firm, Valor has worked with local politicians, regional athletic brands and provided services to local advertising agencies.
Sebastian Fredette, ‘22
Hill Run Media
Hill Run Media is an award-winning creative video firm that has created music videos and corporate videos across a variety of industries.
Deraretu Abubeker, ‘22
Community Web
A talent-sourcing resource for non-profit organizations, Community Web has built bridges to boost employment and opportunities for everyone.
David Beseth, ‘23
The Story Productions
Using streaming media and quality video development, The Story Productions supplies live and recorded content to several churches in Central New York.