The Judges line up for the Den

The Dragons are lining up for their big day in the Den where they will pick the lucky winner of the £20,000 business start up prize from six hopeful finalists. The shortlisted finalists will pitch their ideas in a ‘Dragons Den’ style judging panel during ‘Global Entrepreneur Week’ on 16th November to be held at the Executive Business Centre at the Bournemouth University.

Judges include Karen Rickman of the Dorset Chamber, McDonalds Entrepreneur Nick Maybour, Stephanie Pettitt, Managing Director of Equation Franchise, Ian Girling of WSX Enterprise, Fabrice Polo of the Bournemouth University, Business Mania Entrepreneurs Group and Joanna Davis of the Dorset Echo.

Judges will start the judging at 1pm on 16^th November n the Executive Business Centre and will deliberate on the same day to pick the lucky winner. The successful candidate will receive the £20,000 start up package along with a hot air balloon PR launch, tickets to the DBA gala dinner and all the equipment, training, branded stationery and support they need to get started on their business venture.