Greater Good Challenge Information Session 1
Join the movement. Pitch for impact. Build your team.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
The Greater Good Challenge is back! This is your opportunity to be part of Columbia University’s signature entrepreneurial competition and explore how your ideas can drive meaningful change. Join us to meet special guests and learn how to craft a compelling proposal that captures the attention and the hearts of both judges and the audience
Here is what to expect:
What is the Greater Good Challenge?Learn how this social impact-focused competition empowers students to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Why Join?Explore how participating can sharpen your skills, expand your network, and give you a platform to pitch your idea for meaningful change—with a chance to win funding and visibility.
Meet Special Guests Hear directly from past winners, judges, and coaches. Discover what makes a winning team and what they wish they knew when they started.
Breakout: Build Your Team Don’t have a team yet? No problem. We will host interactive breakout sessions by interest and skill area to help you connect with potential teammates and collaborators.
Who Can Join?
Open to all current Columbia students across schools and disciplines. Whether you are an idea person, strategist, designer, or builder, there is a place for you.
Join one or all of our virtual Information Sessions to connect with inspiring guests, learn how the Challenge works, and start forming your team. Each session will feature a different special guest, so you are welcome to attend multiple sessions for fresh insights and new connections.
Session 1: ”A Greater Good Challenge Judge’s Insider Info”
This session is designed to help you refine your project idea, align it with impact goals, and understand how to effectively present your solution through the Agorize platform. You will hear directly from Zontee Hou, a GGC judge for the past five years, who will share insight into what makes a project stand out.
After the session, we invite you to stay on to connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, and start building a team that shares your vision for change.
📅 Other Virtual Info Sessions (11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET):
- Session 2: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Session 3: Tuesday, September 30, 2025