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LionCage Pitch Competition Recap!

Article by: Allison S. DuncanPhotos by: Zhayer Legrand MALVERN, Pa. — Thirty teams of entrepreneurs gathered on Nov. 8 at Penn State Great Valley for the LionCage Pitch Competition, where they showcased their companies to a panel of judges to seek business advice and compete for prize money. Each team had just five minutes to…

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LionCage Pitch Competition Recap!

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