Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7 p.m., Vandervort Room

Four students will compete in the final round of the Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest, where they will present their startup ideas for a chance to win $10,000. Chosen from a competitive field, Nicholas Jones ’26, Virginia Ritchay ’28, Tru Styles ’27 and David Charles II, “Duke” ’27 will present ventures that focus on sustainability, health, community engagement and creative entrepreneurship. Each student will make the case for their proposal’s market potential and scalability. Click here for more information.