‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to UAFS

11/17/2025‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to UAFS The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing plan, and projected financials to a panel of judges. Ian SilvesterArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentHealth Education and Human SciencesNewsStudents Two UAFS students from left to right, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad and Tyler Teague, accept their check for $500 after coming in second place during the thrid Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition. The students are joined by UAFS staff members, Ty Barrett and Kendall Ross.

Two UAFS students from left to right, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad and Tyler Teague, accept their check for $500 after coming in second place during the thrid Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition. The students are joined by UAFS staff members, Ty Barrett and Kendall Ross.

From left to right: Ty Barrett, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad, Tyler Teague, and Kendall Ross. Courtesy Chelsea Cowan.Lion's Lair2025-11