Real Business, Real Learning: Regent Middle East Hosts Shark Tank Challenge
On 21 March 2025, Regent Middle East transformed the classroom into a dynamic entrepreneurial arena by hosting a Shark Tank-style event for students of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business – Unit 19: Pitching a New Business.
This exciting initiative was designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving students a real-world platform to pitch their innovative business ideas in front of a panel of “sharks.” The event showcased the creativity, confidence, and strategic thinking of our future business leaders.
Students presented a wide range of business ideas. Each pitch included detailed financial plans, start-up costs, profit projections, marketing and sales strategies, and customer acquisition and retention models. Their thorough understanding of business operations and data analytics impressed the sharks, leading to engaging discussions and real-time investment offers.
One of the standout features was how confidently students justified their business valuations and negotiated equity shares with the sharks. They tackled tough questions with professionalism and clarity, demonstrating both subject knowledge and interpersonal skills.
This hands-on learning experience is a perfect example of how Regent Middle East prepares students for the real world—empowering them with practical exposure, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mind-set. Events like these are integral to our teaching approach, helping students develop not just ideas, but the skills to bring them to life.
