A new podcast telling the stories of diverse entrepreneurs and innovators contributing to a more inclusive and equitable startup ecosystem.
First Founders Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, is on a mission to lower barriers to entry and
increase the likelihood of success in the innovation ecosystem by creating access to
educational programming, relevant networks, and funding opportunities where entrepreneurs
from diverse backgrounds are challenged to meet their full potential and equipped with the resources necessary to thrive.
Our Pitch Competition finale is here! Who will win?
THE RESULTS ARE IN! 27 startups gained a combined total of 21,521 listens during our Podcast Pitch Competition (https://firstfounders.substack.com/p/want-to-support-diverse-founders)! Here's the Top 5 Leaderboard (Rank Ordered by Total Listens):
1) Backyard Gig (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Backyard-Gig--Suryanuj-Gupta--Shahroze-Ali-epc3bk) (6,002 listens)
2) GetPotluck (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-GetPotluck--Abu-Kamara--Hope-Vega-epc5rd)(2,934 listens)
3) The Cubby (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-The-Cubby--Joshua-Kim-epcdcq) (2,900 listens)
4) Goalden Hour (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Goalden-Hour--Karthy-Chandra-epc54v) (2,415 listens)
5) Wilminvest (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Wilminvest--Joel-Amin-epccp7)(2,252 listens)
Additionally, 5 more startups selected by our preliminary round judges to also advance to the finals include: Kiddie Kredit (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Kiddie-Kredit--Evan-Leaphart-epc4re), Wavlength (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Wavlength--Oluwasanmi-Ariyo-epc481), femPAQ Inc. (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-femPAQ-Inc---April-Roy-epc60r), Cafecito (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Irma-Mesa--Cafecito-epc3qi), and Dendwell (https://anchor.fm/firstfounders/episodes/Podcast-Pitch-Competition-Dendwell--Tenlie-Mourning-epc5cd).
Tune in to hear these 10 startups pitch and compete for $10k in prizes! Our judges included Liz Brown of Fawns Leap, Ariel Gruswitz of Delaware Prosperity Partnership, and Saba Karim of Techstars. Check out the full video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/H2xMN5HAPBI) as well!
25 Jan 2021
Podcast Pitch Competition: Novello Restoration | Jessica Longo
Novello Restoration (https://www.novellorestoration.com/)is a digital concierge that simplifies wardrobe repair for young professionals.
Backyard Gig (https://www.backyardgig.com/) is a two-sided marketplace that allows local households and small businesses the ability to outsource their everyday tasks to skilled and local college students in their area.
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