Twenty-two teams of aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their hearts out. Ideas that were born behind bars, sharpened through months of grit, coaching, and courage, took the stage.
Eight teams advanced to the finals… but the story doesn’t end there.
The remaining fourteen will return for the Second Chance Competition on Thursday, September 18th, giving them a second chance to pitch their ideas to returning PEP alumni.
Four out of the fourteen teams will be selected for the opportunity to pitch at the Business Plan Compeition the following day.
What made it even more special?
This is transformation in motion.
This is what second chances look like.
Join us for the Fall 2025 BPC & Graduation on Friday, September 19.
Come witness what happens when hope meets opportunity.
