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VamosEntrepreneur Selected as Top 25 Finalist in Hatch Bloomington Pitch Competition

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VamosEntrepreneur, led by JLLB Media’s founder Juan Llerena, has been selected as a Top 25 finalist in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington Pitch Competition, recognizing its innovative model and community impact in supporting emerging entrepreneurs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLOOMINGTON, MN – May 27, 2025

JLLB Media is proud to announce that VamosEntrepreneur (https://vamosentrepreneur.com), our entrepreneurial initiative led by Juan Llerena, has been officially selected as one of the Top 25 finalists in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington Pitch Competition.

VamosEntrepreneur selected as a top 25 Hatch Bloomington finalist in 2025

VamosEntrepreneur founded by Juan LLerena is Selected as Top 25 Finalist in Hatch Bloomington Pitch Competition.

The selection, announced by Hatch Bloomington, comes after a competitive review of numerous applications from across the Bloomington entrepreneurial landscape. VamosEntrepreneur stood out to the selection committee for its innovative approach, strong potential for business success, and meaningful impact on the local community.

“This recognition validates the energy and effort behind VamosEntrepreneur,” said Juan Llerena, founder of the project. “We’re excited to represent our mission on this larger stage and look forward to connecting with others who are equally passionate about building a stronger, more inclusive business community in Bloomington and beyond.”

The Top 25 Pitch Round marks a pivotal moment in the competition. As a finalist, VamosEntrepreneur will now participate in a series of developmental and competitive events, including:

CEO Start Bootcamp – June 14-15
Top 25 Pitch Event – June 26

This recognition reflects JLLB’s ongoing commitment to empowering emerging entrepreneurs and promoting economic growth in the Twin Cities region.

We look forward to the next stage of this journey and thank the Hatch Bloomington committee for this incredible opportunity.

For media inquiries or more information about VamosEntrepreneur, please contact:
Juan LLerena
Email: juan@jllbmedia.com

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