May 1, 2025 ̶ The University of Memphis Crews Center for Entrepreneurship and the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music hosted the 2025 Tiger Tank competition on April 25, awarding $10,000 in cash prizes to innovative student ventures.
Hosted at the FedEx Institute of Technology, Tiger Tank had 17 teams compete, representing a broad spectrum of industries including AI, sustainability, education, social enterprise, fashion, consumer products, food and beverage, music, hospitality and medical devices.
The competition was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Dr. Josef Hanson, UofM; Yelena Ovando, Music Box, Inc.; Nick Averwater, Amro Music Stores; Hilliard Crews, Shelby Group International; David Gagnon, UofM; and Kiamesha Wilson, Kaye’s Pints and Scoops.
Tiger Tank continues to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students, providing a platform to transform ideas into impactful ventures.
The winners include:
General Tiger Track
First Prize: CoMerch ($2,500)
- Ayesha Issah
- Kristina Mwangeka
Second Prize: ChromAid ($1,500)
- Onyinyechukwu Okoli
- Sumiran Sharma
Third Prize: Hurt2Healing ($1,000)
- Sydnie Allen
Cordell Jackson Music Venture Fund
First Prize: Brass Routes ($2,500)
- Dylan Mashburn
Second Prize: Once Lost But Now Found ($1,500)
- Quanita Hankins
Third Prize: Music Meets Ministry ($1,000)
- Joshua Johnson
Audience Impact Awards
Hurt2Healing
- Sydnie Allen
Moe Monei Apparel LLC
- Moesha Henderson
For more information about the Tiger Tank Pitch Competition, visit memphis.edu/crews/opportunities/tiger_tank.php
