Since its beginning in 1999, the UCSB New Venture  Competition provides a unique opportunity for UCSB students to learn  how to start a business. This eight-month educational experience, with  activities and curriculum spanning the entire academic year, culminates  with the New Venture Finals, where the finalist teams present an  investor pitch to a panel of judges for prize money.  Series: "Innovator  Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 33938]