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 finals where the student teams present an investor pitch to a  panel of judges for prize money. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating  Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 35006]