PITCH DAY 2022
CoBuilders, Mississippi’s first statewide startup accelerator, brought together resources from across the State to provide support for the best startup ideas to launch and grow. Through a series of pitch events hosted by regional partners, 21 startups were identified and invited to participate in the first cohort, a 12-week intensive program designed to escalate their growth and opportunity for success. The companies were provided funding and a process to all work toward the goal of being “Investor-Ready” and those that qualified presented at “Pitch Day”,where they pitched to angel investors from around the state and region. Investors and others who want to see these emerging startups attended.
- Date and Time
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
- Location
Stay tuned for details and location information
Companies
Investor Pitches:
Companies raising capital.
Companies to Watch:
Companies that needed other assistance and connections, and may be raising capital in the near future.
Pitch Schedule
10:00AM
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Kickoff
10:05AM
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Melissa Bloom
BloomTech Developments
Software solutions designed to drastically optimize the business of healthcare.
10:19AM
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Sajani Barot & Sarah Malouf
The Skin Consult *
E-Commerce and demand generation marketplace for the dermatology and aesthetic community.
10:39AM
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Tony Luczak,
Erin Parker,
Charles Freeman,
Carver Middleton
Humo *
Delivering technologies that accelerate learning, reduce overuse injuries, and improve performance.
10:59AM
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Nate Phillips and Natalie Hughes
Daybreak Technologies
Innovative application and technology support to fields with specialized needs, but little ongoing interest or involvement from the tech community.
11:13AM
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Networking Break
11:33AM
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Lunch
12:08 PM
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Jason VanZant
Hometown Workforce *
Marketplace for home services making hiring a contractor as easy as ordering a pizza.
12:28 PM
![Barbara Coatney](https://www.cobuilders.ms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/xCoatney-Headshot-cropped.png.pagespeed.ic.YKaohzs5Tm.png)
Barbara Coatney
Time-Touch-Take, LLC *
Medication dispenser systems with IoT capability, timer, and alert targeting elderly and blind individuals who want to live independently in their homes.
12:48 PM
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LeJeune Johnson
TherapyPlus
Innovative telehealth therapy services platform with a focus on wellness and mental health in the workplace.
1:02 PM
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Networking Break
1:22 PM
![Martin McCurtis](https://www.cobuilders.ms/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/xMartin-McCurtis.png.pagespeed.ic.AnnlK2Qy_o.png)
Martin McCurtis
Momentum Dryer
A revolutionary, patented, hooded hair dryer that cuts drying time in half for at-home and professional users.
1:36 PM
![Paul and Sharon Leake](https://www.cobuilders.ms/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/xPaul-and-Sharon-Leake.png.pagespeed.ic.qBFy8W3VE-.png)
Paul and Sharon Leake
Vertecore *
Wearable orthopedic device that offers affordable, convenient, mobile back-pain relief without reliance on prescription painkillers or risky surgery.
1:56 PM
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Zeke Fairbank
iResonate *
B2B-B2C payment facilitator enabling content viewers to make impulse donations to support their favorite authors.
2:16 PM
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Mark Isaacs
GS Research
WonderWindows cost $30/sf LESS in making AFFORDABLE Net Zero Energy buildings.
2:30 PM
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Networking & Beer Tasting Break
2:55 PM
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Sawyer Wyatt Smith
Diversified Food Solutions
Provides scientifically-driven solutions for food processing companies to prevent loss, spoilage and adulteration.
3:11 PM
![Angenett Curry](https://www.cobuilders.ms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/xAngenett.png.pagespeed.ic.hTGYsvpHEb.png)
Angenett Curry
Prospective Vision Solutions
Provides a total money management program through comprehensive financial literacy webinars, seminars, workshops and one-on-one training.
3:25 PM
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Ben Street and
AJ Davidson
Shovel Solutions *
Digital commerce and logistics SaaS for the pre-construction/mineral foundation industry to help users purchase, track and deliver mineral product through a simple app.
3:45 PM
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Awards & Wrap-up
4:00 PM
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