Beyond The HULT PRIZE: What Next?

​Why do so many student startups vanish after the final pitch?

​Every year, thousands of brilliant student teams pitch groundbreaking ideas at competitions like the Hult Prize. Yet, a staggering number of these startups stop building the moment the curtains close—regardless of whether they win or lose.

​Navigating the sudden transition from a structured campus competition to the harsh realities of the real-world market is one of the toughest hurdles a young entrepreneur will face.

​To address this exact challenge, Hult Prize LAUTECH is hosting an exclusive X Space session designed to give student innovators a clear roadmap for what comes after the applause.

​Speakers & Panelists

​Guest Speaker: Olamide Otasanya (National Coordinator, Hult Prize Nigeria) Finance professional, fintech entrepreneur, and global ecosystem builder. Recognized among the Top 5 National Coordinators globally out of 130+ countries. Led the expansion of the Hult Prize across 88 Nigerian universities, securing the 2026 Global Marketing & PR Excellence Award.

​Host: Olasunkanmi Oyewusi (Campus Director, Hult Prize LAUTECH)

​Moderator: Ige Toyeebah (Community Management Lead, Hult Prize LAUTECH)