Recognizing the need to elevate local startups and establish the Sacramento region as a thriving startup hub, the City of Elk Grove partnered with StartupSac to launch Pitch Elk Grove in 2022. Now in its third year, Pitch Elk Grove continues to offer local entrepreneurs a unique platform to showcase their businesses, receive valuable mentorship, and compete for significant prize money.
Join us to experience the excitement and innovation as startups compete for their share of $20,000 in prize money! Cheer on your favorites and enjoy local appetizers, wine, beer, and other beverages. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19, where ten of the region’s most promising tech startups will take the stage in Elk Grove. Who will win the $10,000 first-place prize? Join us to find out!
PRIZE MONEY First Place: $10,000 Second Place: $5,000 Third Place: $2,500 Best Elk Grove Startup: $2,500
Competing Companies AIVision Food Inc.: AI-driven smart technology for pest control in agriculture. Demotu: 3D movement analysis using computer vision for trainers, gyms, and clinics. Happy Ladders: A platform for parent-led early childhood intervention. Japa, Inc.: Revolutionizing parking management with AI and IoT automation. LogRx: An app for first responders to track medications in real time. PowerTechs: Workforce development in clean energy through AI, data, and XR. Red Line Safety, Inc.: Wearable technology for firefighter safety and incident tracking. Strived: Empowering teachers with actionable data insights to enhance education. Tiami Networks: AI-powered radar sensing through 5G networks. ValleyMatch: A swipeless way to meet matches in person using AI-empowered human matchmakers.
Judges Brooke Borseth: Investment Associate at Moneta Ventures. Dave Sanders: Founder and Managing Partner of WorldBridge Partners, and Board Member of the Sacramento Angels. Kevin Nagle: Founder of Jaguar Ventures, Owner of Sacramento Republic FC, Board Member Greater Sacramento Economic Council David Lopez: Member of the Sacramento Angels Rachel Zillner: Co-Founder of MinervaFund, Co-Founder of Clutch, Board Member Greater Sacramento Economic Council