THIS IS MORE THAN A PITCH COMPETITION.

You've already started building something real. GSEA gives you the opportunity to put your business — and yourself — in front of entrepreneurs who have been where you are. → Open to students who own their business, have 6+ months of operations, $500+ in revenue, and are 30 or under.

GET FEEDBACK
Learn directly from entrepreneurs and sharpen your business thinking.

BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Connect with Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial community and fellow student founders.

GO FURTHER
Earn the opportunity to advance through GSEA toward the Global Finals

YOUR ROAD TO THE PHILADELPHIA STAGE

LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO BUILT IT.

Meet Anne Mahlum — Founder of [solidcore] & 2026 GSEA Philadelphia Keynote + Judge

Anne Mahlum is a serial entrepreneur, founder of [solidcore] and Back on My Feet, and a powerful example of what happens when a bold idea meets the courage to act on it.

Her entrepreneurial journey began right here in Philadelphia, where a morning run past a homeless shelter sparked the idea for Back on My Feet. What started as a small running club grew into a national nonprofit helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness move toward employment and greater independence.

Anne went on to invest her own savings to launch [solidcore], ultimately scaling the fitness brand to more than 100 locations nationwide before successfully exiting the company in 2023.

Known for betting on herself, challenging conventional thinking, and turning ideas into movements, Anne brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it takes to make possibility real.

FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE GLOBAL STAGE.

Your GSEA journey starts here. Where it goes next could be much bigger.

Compete locally. Learn from established entrepreneurs. Build relationships. And earn the opportunity to advance toward the GSEA Global Finals — where student entrepreneurs from around the world compete for a $100,000 prize package.

Apply today

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