Winners of the 2021 Startup Exchange Pitch Practice Competition
On Friday, April 9, five startups pitched their ideas to three local judges for Startup Exchange’s Pitch Perfect Competition. Startup Exchange, Georgia Tech's (GT) biggest entrepreneurship organization on campus, opened up this competition to GT student entrepreneurs as an opportunity to present their most innovative ideas to a panel of judges for feedback, community connections, and cash prizes.
As Startup Exchange’s technology and venue sponsor, Pitch Perfect was webcasted live from The Clubhouse. The competition was streamed to Startup Exchange’s YouTube page, allowing Alu Algae to pitch remotely, and for viewers from across the nation to chat in with their questions. Virtual attendees also got to name the People’s Choice award winner by casting votes for their favorite Pitch Perfect candidate during the livestream.
OFFICIAL STARTUP EXCHANGE PITCH PERFECT COMPETITION WINNERS
1st Place Award of $750
That’s So Local
2nd Place Award of $500
Neurogram
3rd Place Award of $250
Alu Algae
People's Choice Award of $100
That’s So Local
JUDGES
Recha Reid, Interim Assistant Director @ GT Innovation
Nakia Malecio, Startup Catalyst @ ATDC
Hunter Hancock, Venture Partner @ Contrary
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
DID YOU KNOW?
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