Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge, hosted by Dr. Barrett Larson and Dr. Sean Runnels, returns to Center Stage this year, providing entrepreneurs and inventors feedback to help move innovative ideas forward.

Three finalists present their pitches live for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize, award recognition, and special spotlight from ASA.

Sean Runnels, Swimming with Sharks Co-Chair, is a past winner who was recognized for his steerable bougie. It’s now on the market from Through The Cords LLC, where he is Chief Executive Officer. Barrett Larson, Swimming with Sharks Co-Chair, is an Anesthesiologist at Stanford in California and physcian entepreneur.