33 responses to “The Winner: www.missionmatchup.com”

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   Vincent Witzel February 25th, 2009 at 08:53

   Congratulations to them both! That’s fantastic! Keep it up .

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   Andrew Sadler February 25th, 2009 at 09:55

   When she came to class to present her ideas I knew she had something going in her favor. When I opened up The Exponent today I was very excited to see that she and her partner won! Hank must be preparing us all for very successful entrepreneurial futures!

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   Troy Harper February 25th, 2009 at 10:37

   I thought they did an awesome job presenting mission match up. Brian did a great job with all of the financial aspects of the company he really seemed to know what was going on. I was also impressed with the fact that the website was actually up and running. I know that the judges were impressed with that as well. I could tell by the looks on their faces when they found out that Kristeen had already raised money for one of her mission trips. I could tell that they were more prepared than the group before them. Some of the little things that you harp on Hank group one was doing. They said, “and now I will pass it on to…” They also had not checked the patents out which I thought was interesting because that really hurt them in the judges eyes. They also said “we feel” or “we believe”. Mission Match Up was more sure of themselves. Great job to Kristeen and Brian!

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   Brian Crowder February 25th, 2009 at 11:05

   I missed it yesterday, but mostly due to my crazy sleep schedule. Congratulations to Kristeen and Brian on a job well done. Kristeen did a wonderful job presenting her niche and resolve to the class. I’m sorry I missed it.

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   Brett Damisch February 25th, 2009 at 11:35

   That sounds pretty amazing. I remember her presentation and it did sound like a great idea. Congratulations to Kristeen and Brian as well as Hank. Keep up the good work.

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   Tim Sutton February 25th, 2009 at 12:08

   Wow, thats great news. I think your on a role Hank. This should really motivate other students in our class to really pursue their ideas because there is a chance for reward.

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   Lauren Withers February 25th, 2009 at 13:44

   Congratulations to you both. Unfortunately I was not able to attend yesterday. Hank, you must be doing something right if your students have won two years in a row. Good luck to you guys in the future.

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   Michelle February 25th, 2009 at 13:45

   omg I’m so happy for them! This is so cool. She’s probably going to make the website 10x’s better. This is so cool! I have actually made an account on her website, but I haven’t really been active with it. I feel like I know someone famous! If I had attended the competition I would have defiantly chosen her project too. Congrads Mission Match Up!

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   Malav Pathak February 25th, 2009 at 15:28

   Hey hank that’s great new. Congratulations to them and to you.

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    Breanna Ware February 25th, 2009 at 15:42

    That’s great to hear. Kristeen deserves it after her hard work.

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    Casey Zeller February 25th, 2009 at 16:22

    Congratulations to them both. It shows that if your idea is good enough, you can be a success. When Kristeen came to class to discuss her business, I thought it was such a great idea. I have been on mission trips before, and I know how much money and effort it takes to raise the money to go. I look forward to seeing how the company progresses in the future. Congrats again.

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    Nick Pitts February 25th, 2009 at 16:29

    Congrats to Mission Match up team I had a feeling you would win!

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    Tanmaya Anand February 25th, 2009 at 17:27

    Congratulations to the missionmatchup team and to Hank.

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    Yuvraj Singh February 25th, 2009 at 19:40

    I think it definately helps to have a good background in entrepreneurship, the ENTR class does just that. Congratulations to the winning team.

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    Katy Hawkins February 25th, 2009 at 19:44

    Congratulations to Missionmatchup, i hope that they can use the money wisely and become a very successful company!

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    Spencer McKee February 25th, 2009 at 19:51

    Congrats on the victory! Hopefully MissionMatchup becomes very successful.

17. 

    Devarshi Patel February 25th, 2009 at 21:02

    Great!!! Congratulations to MissionMatchUp and wish them good luck to fulfill all their missions.

    999

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    Travis Hunter February 25th, 2009 at 21:19

    Thats amazing. I am happy for you. This gives me motivation to enter the competition next year. Good luck Kristeen!!!

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    Margaret Kendrick February 25th, 2009 at 22:12

    Good for yall!! I am so happy to hear that MissionMatchUp won! If I ever have any good idea for a company I will definitely ask for your help, Hank! Congrats!

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    Taylor Jenkins February 25th, 2009 at 22:41

    Hopefully all students are able to recognize that they too could one day be very successful entrepreneurs. The competition provides a little more motivation when contemplating beginning one’s own venture.

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    Felipe Burneo February 25th, 2009 at 23:11

    Nice work! the students shouldn’t be the only ones to congratulate. Of course its their idea but who encouraged them to go for it and do everything to develop it and make it real is certainly Frank (even more if this is a repetitive situation).
    Congratulations to MisionMatchUp.com, hopefully the money will be spent in missions and communities that really need it.

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    Kyle Maple February 25th, 2009 at 23:57

    That is awesome! I am happy I got to hear from someone who was a part of something that has been so successful to this point. Congrats Kristeen and Brian!

23. 

    Kristeen Hudson February 26th, 2009 at 00:43

    Thanks everyone! And thanks for all your help Hank!

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    Brandon Barnes February 26th, 2009 at 01:40

    Thats great that they won. They have a great business with a great cause to boot.

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    Nigel Wylie February 26th, 2009 at 01:47

    I hope it works out for them. I also hope we can learn from them what it takes to win a competition like that.

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    George Takahashi February 26th, 2009 at 02:19

    Congratulations. I’m glad to hear that this went well. Wish them good luck and hopefully this event will allow them to move forward in their future company’s endeavors.

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    Shaun Greene February 26th, 2009 at 02:50

    That’s really exciting that their business idea is taking life so well. Especially with a fairly non-profit audience, it’s really great that business competitions see the drive in Kristeen to make this thing work.

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    Lauradevries February 26th, 2009 at 08:44

    Congratulations to them both! Im interested to see where the company goes, and Im sure you can keep us updated. As for a patterned developing, I think you may be on to something ha.

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    Mick Hudson February 26th, 2009 at 09:41

    Good job Kristeen. Mom and I had fun throughout the day listening all the presentations…. especially yours. We met some new and interesting people and I even learned a few things! A day I’m sure we’ll both remember for a long time to come.

    Dad

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    Jessica Leatherman February 26th, 2009 at 09:59

    Congratulations Kristeen (and friends)! I made sure to post your site to my facebook and send it to everyone I know. Nice job!!

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    Sikhanyiswe February 26th, 2009 at 13:49

    Congradulations. I wasn’t at the presentation but one of my friends was there and they said it was amazing.

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    Jeremy Zinno February 27th, 2009 at 11:55

    Kristeen how about a bail-out for your long lost cousin in Texas?? I see you have done really well. This is great and your dad will be delighted that you will be able to repay all your college expensed so soon. Good job.

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    Nwokedi Idika February 27th, 2009 at 21:23

    Congrats Kristeen and Brian (& Hank).