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No Experience Necessary Challenge | Nov. 13

October 29, 2026

Contributed by: Angelica Babiera, Communications Officer

Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and author of No Experience Necessary, is touring North American campuses in an Airstream, and he’s stopping at McMaster University. Bring a business idea. No experience necessary.

​How it works:

  • You get 60 seconds to pitch your idea to Ronnen. He then has 60 seconds to ask you questions.
  • If he wants to support your idea, he writes you a $500 check on the spot.
  • You have 7 days to spend the full $500 to start your business.
  • ​Then submit your receipts, a progress update and your full pitch to qualify for the final.
  • A panel of judges will pick 30 finalists.
  • ​At a live virtual finale after the tour, Ronnen will choose 10 winners from those finalists to receive $25,000 each to build their business, no strings attached.

​What to bring:

  • Your idea, your ID, your phone, and your confidence.

Details:

  • Date and Time: November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery – Parking Lot
  • Registration is required. Click here to register.