
Your Business, Your Money
Pitch Competition 2025
Where Learn & Earn graduates pitch their big ideas for a chance to win a grand prize, with over $20,000 in total awards and giveaways celebrating Asian Minnesotan entrepreneurship.
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Location: Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MN

About the event
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
*Event starts promptly at 10:00am
Location: Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MN
451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104
YOBIZMO and AEDA’s Pitch Competition 2025 marks our second annual showcase of emerging Asian Minnesotan entrepreneurs.
This year, we’re awarding a total of $20,000 in prizes to graduates of our Learn & Earn fellowship, a 12-week training program that helps small business owners strengthen their financial management, refine their business plans, and develop strategies for sustainable growth.
The competition is more than a stage, it’s a moment of transformation. Each finalist represents the hard work, creativity, and resilience it takes to build a business from the ground up. By investing in these entrepreneurs, we’re building a stronger ecosystem for Asian Minnesotan wealth, ownership, and opportunity.
Our mission is to increase economic opportunities for Asian Minnesotans by supporting entrepreneurs, building wealth, and advancing the Little Mekong Business & Cultural District through arts and community.
What is the Pitch Competition?
The Pitch Competition is a live event where Learn & Earn graduates bring their business ideas to life, pitching in front of a panel of judges and a supportive audience.
Here’s how it works:
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The Pitch: Each finalist has a few minutes to present their idea, share their business story, and explain their vision for growth.
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The Judges: A panel of local leaders and business experts evaluate each pitch and provide constructive feedback.
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The Prizes:
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Grand Prize: $10,000
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Total Awards & Giveaways: $20,000 supporting multiple finalists
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Experience a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration, alongside with local vendors, community partners, and a spotlight on entrepreneurship in action. This competition helps bridge the gap between vision and reality, giving Learn & Earn graduates the visibility, support, and capital they need to take their next step forward.
Register Now – Free Event
RSVP to attend AEDA’s 2025 Pitch Competition — a free event where our Learn & Earn graduates will present their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize, with $20,000 in total awards.
This registration is for attendees who want to watch the live pitches, connect with local entrepreneurs, and support emerging Asian Minnesotan small business owners.
Get Involved at the Pitch Competition
Support the next generation of Asian Minnesotan entrepreneurs.
Your involvement helps create a platform where small business owners can grow, share their ideas, and inspire others to follow their dreams. Whether you volunteer, vend, or sponsor, you’re directly investing in opportunity and community wealth.
Frequently asked questions
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