The television program Jump, dedicated to showcasing business startups, premieres its second season this Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 p.m. on TVN Media. Eight entrepreneurs will compete for a one hundred thousand dollar investment prize. This initiative aims to strengthen the local business creation ecosystem by providing finalists with national visibility and strategic mentorship.
More than two thousand applicants submitted projects for consideration this season. A selection committee chose only eight to advance to the televised competition. These participants will face a series of business challenges over several weeks, all leading to a final showdown in May.
Yescenia Navarro, CEO of Berbrave and one of the program’s judges, expressed strong optimism about the talent pool.
“The level of entrepreneurship this year was fantastic. They really raised the bar and came better prepared. We have a bit of everything. In Panama, there is a great deal of Entrepreneurship, and ecosystems like Jump are what entrepreneurs need to keep growing,” [Translated from Spanish]
Financial backing and direct mentorship from the network itself will support the competitors. TVN Media’s leadership plans to guide the finalists closely.
Strategic Support for Business Growth
Luis Delgado, Finance Director of TVN Media, outlined the network’s commitment.
“We will provide mentorship to the eight finalists by our general manager to give them strategic support. We want to remember that our mission is to impact Panamanian society, and this is how we do it. Thanks to the invitation from Jump to participate in the program as sponsors,” [Translated from Spanish]
This model of combining prize capital with hands-on business guidance seeks to set a new standard for local entrepreneurial support. The goal is not just to award money but to actively foster sustainable business growth.
The competition will culminate in a final pitch event. Each of the eight finalists will present their business proposals to a panel of expert investors.
Judges Julio Spiegel, Brian Lutz, and Yescenia Navarro will evaluate the projects. Their criteria will include social impact, financial viability, and long-term growth potential.
The grant final is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th. One entrepreneur will secure the one hundred thousand dollar investment to scale their business operations. Organizers hope the show’s return signals a lasting commitment to amplifying Panamanian innovation on a national platform.