2020 Fowler Business Concept Challenge at USD

Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

How do we get through these challenging COVID times and build a strong post-pandemic society?  One entrepreneurial spark might be all that's needed to start the transformation! 

Join us at the 2020 Fowler Business Concept Challenge at USD for an afternoon of inspiration & celebrations! 

Beware, this event might spark your next entrepreneurial idea!

Hear our student entrepreneurs ignite their big ideas in front of some of San Diego's most respected industry leaders and our community! 

Hear our leaders from industry and academia speak about how their organizations are leveraging entrepreneurial thinking during these challenging times:

• Mr. Ron Fowler, Executive Chairman, San Diego Padres
• Ms. Caroline Winn, CEO, San Diego Gas & Electric
• Mr. Mike Fasulo, President & COO, Sony
• Mr. Ron Coughlin, CEO, Petco
• Ms. Susan Mallory, Board of Trustees, University of San Diego
• Dr. Jim Harris, President, University of San Diego
• Dr. Timothy Keane, Dean, University of San Diego School of Business

Join us in celebrating the 16 semi-finalist teams with entrepreneurial ambitions who have been chosen from across the USD campus! 

With your votes, help us decide who should take home the audience-choice Most Engaging Presenter Awards, and discover whom the industry leaders of San Diego have identified as the ones with the most promising entrepreneurial ideas!

That is what the University of San Diego's Fowler Business Concept Challenge is about - lighting the passion of our student entrepreneurs!

USD Students: This event is Career Readiness Programs (COMPASS / CONNECT / PASSPORT) and Networking Points approved!