Start Peninsula is set to host its first-ever Alumni Night on June 9, featuring a select panel of past winners from the Startup Success Peninsula Alumni Night. The event will be held virtually and will offer an opportunity for alumni to share their entrepreneurial journeys and experiences with Start Peninsula. Since its inception, Start Peninsula has seen over 27 final event winners and more than 100 participants, with alumni companies having raised over $17M in capital, secured deals with high-profile investors like Mark Cuban, and even made appearances at the White House. Companies taking part in the Alumni Night include Handheld Handyman, Hottrok, Instant Teams, M Wave Coffee Brewer, Occasion Genius, and Senior Runs. The event is free, but registration is required.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Sam Workman
June 1, 2021
757-926-3785; workmansj@nnva.gov

Start Peninsula Alumni Night

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will host past winners during its first Alumni Night event on Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. The virtual event will include a panel of select past winners as they discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and experiences at Start Peninsula. Registration is required, but this event is free.

Alumni Companies

Since its inception, Start Peninsula has over 27 final event winners and more than 100 participants. Alumni companies have raised more than $17M million in capital, landed a deal with Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank and been invited to the White House for an appearance.

Participants in the Alumni Night event will include, but is not limited to, the following companies:

Upcoming Events

The next Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Competition will be held on Wednesday, September 15th. Early-stage businesses are invited to apply to participate. The Final Micro Pitch Competition will be held on October 6th. The Final Event will be on November 3rd.

About Start Peninsula

Start Peninsula 2021 is hosted by the City of Newport News, in partnership with the Cities of Hampton, Williamsburg and Poquoson and the Counties of James City and York. Start Peninsula has been held annually in different Peninsula localities since 2012. For more information about Start Peninsula please visit its website, Facebook page or the FAQ page.

Question & Answer

1. What is the date of the Start Peninsula Alumni Night event?

The Start Peninsula Alumni Night event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

2. How many final event winners has Start Peninsula seen since its inception?

Start Peninsula has seen over 27 final event winners since its inception.

3. Which companies are participating in the Alumni Night event?

Companies participating in the Alumni Night event include Handheld Handyman, Hottrok, Instant Teams, M Wave Coffee Brewer, Occasion Genius, and Senior Runs.