"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

Business Advisor

Saurabh Bansal

Saurabh Bansal currently serves as Director, Customer Operations for Reliant Energy, an NRG Company. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s Project Management Office (PMO) which undertakes all retail and non-retail projects. Prior to Reliant Energy Mr. Bansal worked as a Management Consultant for Alvarez and Marsal Business Consulting and helped several businesses with their operational and supply chain challenges. With over 15 years of work experience, Mr. Bansal has worked in several leadership roles with companies such as Samsung, Balfour and REI. Mr. Bansal earned his MBA from the University of Texas, Austin specializing in Operations and Finance. He also holds a MS in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Texas A&M University, College Station and a BE in Computer Engineering from India. Mr. Bansal is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Six Sigma Black Belt. Saurabh and his wife Sara, live in Katy, and enjoy their two young daughters.