Start Peninsula Micro Pitch 3 announced its final set of finalists for the 2022 competition. The selected start-ups, eZverifi, Hemo-stat Vitamins, and Spare Change, were chosen from a total of ten participants in an online Micro Pitch Competition. Each finalist will get a $500 reward and the opportunity to participate in the Main Pitch Event on November 10th, with a chance to win $5,000 to support their business growth. The main event is part of the championship Start Peninsula Competition, which will feature these three start-ups and six other companies. The event is hosted by the City of Hampton in collaboration with other localities, and is open to the public to watch this year’s top nine entrepreneurs pitch their businesses.
Announcement of Finalists
Last night, the third and final set of finalists for the 2022 Start Peninsula was announced following an online Micro Pitch Competition. The finalists were eZverifi, Hemo-stat Vitamins, and Spare Change. In total, ten pitchers participated. To watch a recap of the Micro Pitch # 3 event, you can visit the Start Peninsula YouTube Channel.
- eZverifi: A multi-layered verification platform for individuals to authenticate strangers in minutes.
- Hemo-stat Vitamins: Vitamins are designed to rapidly increase hemoglobin levels in a short period of time, especially for patients having cosmetic surgery as they are required to have certain hemoglobin levels.
- Spare Change: An app that allows people to donate money to non-profits and save money via roundups, weekly contributions, and one-time contributions for mental health organizations and awareness.
Prizes and Upcoming Events
Each finalist will receive a $500 prize and the chance to participate in the Thursday, November 10th Main Pitch Event, where they will have an opportunity to win $5,000 to support their business growth and continuing access to local resources. If you want to pitch your business idea at an upcoming Micro Pitch event, you can apply to pitch here.
Start Peninsula Competition
The championship Start Peninsula Competition will be held on Thursday, November 10th. The event is free and open to the public to watch this year’s top nine entrepreneurs pitch their businesses. The main pitch event will feature last night’s winners as well as the six companies that are already qualified to participate: Aunt Carol’s Sauce, ChxmpionChip, Dollars X Sense, Edenic Energy, NerdFlex, and SmartCrane.
Judges for the Micro Pitch Competition
- Jeff Johnson, Director, Tech Center Research Park
- William McPheat, Virginia Small Business Development Center Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP)
- Beau Turner, CEO of 757 Makerspace
Start Peninsula 2022 is hosted by the City of Hampton in partnership with the Cities of Newport News, 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. Which start-ups were announced as the finalists for the 2022 Start Peninsula Competition?
The finalists for the 2022 Start Peninsula Competition are eZverifi, Hemo-stat Vitamins, and Spare Change.
2. What is the prize for each finalist in the Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Competition?
Each finalist will receive a $500 prize.
3. When will the Main Pitch Event take place for the Start Peninsula Competition?
The Main Pitch Event for the Start Peninsula Competition will be held on Thursday, November 10th.
4. Who are some of the judges for the Micro Pitch Competition?
Some of the judges for the Micro Pitch Competition include Jeff Johnson, William McPheat, and Beau Turner.
