Intel’s “Make It Wearable” challenge is reaching its climax, and the company just announced the roster of judges who’ll award the $800,000 at stake. Of the 10 finalists, the top winner will take home $500,000. Second place is worth $200,000, and third pays $100,000
The 10 finalists will need to impress:
- Intel CEO Brian Krzanich
- Best Buy President and CEO Hubert Joly
- Chairman of North America for LVMH Pauline Brown
- Nike+ Vice President and General Manager for Digital Sport Stefan Olander
- Rebecca Minkoff Co-Founder and CEO Uri Minkoff
- SMS Audio President Brian Nohe
- Tennis ace Venus Williams
This is a smart and interesting group, with representation from tech, retail, luxury, fashion accessories, sports, audio, and clothes. (Venus Williams, besides being one of the best athletes in the world, has a successful active clothing line.)
The prizes will be awarded November 3.