BYOBiz Student Videos

Russell Martin '09- "Gets Lifted"

Have you ever wanted to turn your passion into a business? This is exactly what Russell Martin did! Check out his video to learn more about Russell's business, and how this young entrepreneur was able to turn his love for snow sports into a money making business.

One Thing: Alex Brandstetter

Kevin Besecker '09 and Russell Martin '09 took time from their own businesses to help Alex Brandstetter with Slam for Sudan. Alex started Slam for Sudan,  a popular fundraising event, after putting together the plan for a class project. Here is a video they made with some of their friends.

John Fischer '10 - "Gets lifted in other ways"

Imagine you are a young entrepreneur enjoying a weekend on the mountain. As you take the chairlift to the top of the mountain for another run, you suddenly notice that the individual sitting right next to you is a high-profile investor who happens to be looking for that next great business to invest in. Although you have a top-notch business plan, how do you make the connection with this potential investor? For the young student entrepreneurs who participated in the 2009 Peak Pitch, this was the challenge that they found themselves faced with. Watch how this group of Champlain student entrepreneurs went up to Bolton, and competed for a chance to lift their business off the ground.