Samuel Baker, an economics student at UCF with a passion for sustainability, led his team to victory at the 2022 Joust New Venture Competition with Wriggle Brew, an innovative organic worm tea fertilizer that also functions as a pesticide. Made by soaking worm-accelerated compost in water, Wriggle Brew delivers essential nutrients to plants and promotes rapid growth. Baker\u2019s compelling pitch earned his team $15,000 and over $50,000 in business services, beating out 16 semifinalists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The competition, hosted by UCF\u2019s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, celebrated student ventures with social impact, and Baker now plans to expand Wriggle Brew\u2019s reach by pursuing new business opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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