Politics
Nicki Minaj to judge Trump administration small-business pitch competition
The Small Business Administration's $1 million contest finale is scheduled for September 18 in Washington, D.C.
The short version
- Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and Joe Gebbia have been named judges for the Trump administration's Small Business Administration Million Dollar Pitch Competition.
- Five finalists will compete for portions of a $1 million prize pool, with the top winner receiving $400,000.
- The live event, hosted by actor Dean Cain, is scheduled for September 18 in Washington, D.C.
Key facts
- SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced the judging panel comprising musician Nicki Minaj, private equity fund manager Grant Cardone, and Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia.[Billboard]
- The event features a $1 million total prize pool, allocated as $400,000 for first place, $250,000 for second, $150,000 for third, $125,000 for fourth, and $75,000 for fifth.[Billboard]
- Actor Dean Cain is set to host the live competition finale on September 18 in Washington, D.C.[Billboard]