The Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Finalists for 2021 were announced following an online competition, with Care Concierge, Khitech – Windshield Protector, and True-Rep emerging victorious. Care Concierge provides concierge services for assisted living facility residents and their families. Khitech innovatively offers an automotive phone screen protector to shield windshields from damages, while True-Rep supports political candidates’ successful campaign runs. Each finalist will receive a $500 prize and an opportunity to compete in the November 3rd Main Pitch Event for a chance to win $5,000 to support their business growth. The event is hosted by the City of Newport News, in partnership with several other cities and counties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sam Workman
October 7, 2021 757-926-3785; workmansj@nnva.gov
Last night, the fourth set of finalists for the 2021 Start Peninsula was announced following an online Micro Pitch Competition. The finalists were Care Concierge, Khitech – Windshield Protector and True-Rep. In total, ten pitchers participated.
- Care Concierge is a concierge service for residents of assisted living facilities and their families.
- Khitech – Windshield Protector is an automotive composed phone screen protector made to protect your windshield from cracks, chips, and shatters.
- True-Rep assists political candidates to run successful campaigns for a representative office. Currently, little help is available to candidates who are not willing to pledge loyalty to a major party.
Each finalist will receive a $500 prize and the chance to participate in the Wednesday, November 3rd Main Pitch Event where they will have an opportunity to win $5,000 to support their business growth and continuing access to local resources.
The main pitch event will feature last night’s winners as well as nine companies that have already qualified to participate: Bonilla Pet Studio, C.A.S.S.I.E., EWedded, eZverifi, Green Light Auctions, LetsVidya, NerdFlex, Pocket Properties App and Spellcross
Judges for the fourth Micro Pitch Competition included:
- Erica McMannes, Founder of Instant Teams
- Carlton Campbell, Technical Program Director at Anthem
- Zack Miller, Author of Anomaly
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
Q: What services does Care Concierge provide?
A: Care Concierge provides concierge services for residents of assisted living facilities and their families.
Q: What is the product offered by Khitech – Windshield Protector?
A: Khitech – Windshield Protector offers an automotive phone screen protector designed to shield windshields from damages like cracks, chips, and shatters.
Q: How does True-Rep support political candidates?
A: True-Rep assists political candidates in running successful campaigns for a representative office, especially those who are not willing to pledge loyalty to a major party.
