UIC Business Student Team Wins Second Place at Blaze Venture Challenge
(left to right): Dan Hogan, Lecturer, Managerial Studies; Aden Joe (Finance major), Nathan Thokkudubiyyapu (Computer Science major) celebrating the second place win at the Blaze Venture Challenge.
Introduction
The Blaze Venture Challenge is UIC’s premier pitch competition, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurial drive of students across campus. This year, nine finalist teams competed, including four teams with UIC Business students. HIRE.IQ., an AI Interview platform co-founded by UIC Business finance student Aden Joe, won second place and a $3,500 award. Special thanks to Dan Hogan for his leadership in organizing the event and mentoring student teams, helping to bring their bold ideas to life.