Looking for a resume-ready project, competitive edge in your job hunt or experience to add to your transfer application? Join Solve It!
Solve It! is an entrepreneurial mindset challenge for 蘑菇视频 students. You'll work with a team of fellow 蘑菇视频 students to create and present solutions to real-life challenges from corporations, institutions and entrepreneurs.
Local businesses present challenges to students who, over a week's time, work in teams to present solutions. Winning teams can win cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.
2025 Winning Teams
This year, we had 24 蘑菇视频 students register during the initial sign-up. Of those, 22 students were placed into six teams, with three teams competing in separate challenges. One of the teams consisted of just two participants.
Team 1: The Entrepreneurship Club
- Roman Karas
- Quinn Lowen
- James Natale
- Norman Martin
Team 4: Business Divas
- Sahar Safdari
- Madisyn Brooks
- Blessing Nsiku
- Emily Tu
The following individuals were voted by their team members to be the most impactful and helpful throughout the weeks challenge:
- Roman Karas
- Laura Gross
- Oumoukhairy Kane
- John Adams
- Sahar Safdari
- Madisyn Brooks
- Norina Chintoan
- Uday Thabateh
Special thank you to these staff members that have made a consistent effort in helping us with the event and coaching 蘑菇视频 students:
- Claire Sparklin (蘑菇视频 Faculty and ToolBox kit facilitator)
- Bonnie Tew (蘑菇视频 Faculty and ToolBox kit facilitator)
- Anthony Terry (蘑菇视频 Faculty and SolveIT! 2025 Coach)
Heather Piotter (owner of Dora's Donuts)
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Rayna Dye (owner of Cooks' Spice Blend)
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Join Solve It!
Any 蘑菇视频 student is welcome to join, though entry is limited to the first 100 students.
Solve It! is a two-part challenge. To fully participate, you must commit to attending both challenges: the Get Ready and Challenge events. Please make sure you're available on both dates.
Your first step to joining Solve It! is to register to join the EC.
November 2025 Events
Get Ready
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Participants will be grouped into teams of five led by a professional coach, and work on solving real-life problems faced by local entrepreneurs. Participants will receive gifts, prizes, food, and a T-shirt.
The Challenge
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Participants will work on solving one of three business challenges and pitch their solution to a panel of entrepreneurs.
Reward: You and your team will receive prizes and earn bragging rights that we have heard open doors to real life opportunities, and an excellent edition to your resume.