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UMD Student Wins $25K for AI Startup in Pitch Competition

4/26/2025

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Aayush Gupta ’25 secured $25,000 at the University of Maryland’s 2025 Pitch Dingman Competition for his AI startup, Saved.
The competition attracted 97 applicants and awarded over $170,000 in total prizes.
Other notable winners included Dare to Dream and Plan Forward, highlighting diverse entrepreneurial initiatives.
The event honored Rudolph P. Lamone, reinforcing Maryland's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.

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Aayush Gupta ’25 secured $25,000 at the University of Maryland’s 2025 Pitch Dingman Competition for his AI startup, Saved.
The competition attracted 97 applicants and awarded over $170,000 in total prizes.
Other notable winners included Dare to Dream and Plan Forward, highlighting diverse entrepreneurial initiatives.
The event honored Rudolph P. Lamone, reinforcing Maryland's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.