Twelve entrepreneurial pitch contest winners advance to TitletownTech

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Twelve entrepreneurial pitch winners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch competition hosted by New North Inc.

Regional winners will also be invited to give an update during the New North Summit on June 5, at Lambeau Field.

Local partner organizations hosted six different pitch events during Startup Week in Wisconsin.

First-place winners at the local events received $1,000 cash, while second-place finishers were given $500 each.

In all, 31 entrepreneurial pitches were made during the local qualifying events in collaboration with 12 local partners.

Both the local and regional entrepreneurial pitch contests are being supported by the NEW Launch Alliance of New North Inc., along with WBD Inc.

The NEW Launch Alliance was formed to support business discoveries and idea creators in Northeast Wisconsin, connecting entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, educators, accelerators and other resources.

Companies advancing
AppEase, Inc., presented by Nicole Tilot
Digital platform that exchanges digital health data to streamline insurance underwriting and claims processing, using AI analytics and predictive modeling to produce summarized health data for rapid decision-making.

Becoming Us/The Hesed Project, presented by Judy Kouene-Brown
Provides presentations and retreats based on concepts from the founder’s book, Becoming Us, to lead people to greater unity in their own lives and relationships.

Creative Crusts Pizza, presented by Shawn Brokaw
Proprietary chicken-based pizza crust designed for those who haven’t been able to enjoy traditional pizza due to health or dietary restrictions, including IBS and lactose or yeast intolerance.

Hillbilly Acres Signs & Designs, presented by Michele Ploor
Design services and vinyl products for use on vehicles and merchandise, providing a cost-effective, eco-friendly creative marketing solution for business and individuals.

Kristin’s Kitchen Bakery, presented by Kristin Lambrecht
Rural bakery and community venue whose owner learned to bake in her grandma’s kitchen as a child, later creating treats for family and friends before realizing her dream of opening her own bakery.

Offpaths Innovations LLC (dba Card Poppers), presented by Ken Manninen
A patent-pending, user-friendly system to organize and display collectible trading cards on a customized universal wall.

Peggy Bakes, presented by Peggy Sonnenburg
Producer of “clean” granola, free of refined sugars and gluten-friendly, using high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients and natural sweeteners without artificial additives.

Rosebud, presented by Tyler Heilberger
Travel platform for families that leverages human experience with Artificial Intelligence to provide real-time, trustworthy and tailored recommendations.

Sourcer AI, presented by Alex Suscha
An AI-powered extension tool that summarizes and fact-checks news articles, providing the fastest and easiest way to find news insight and determine if an article is biased or credible.

Sunshine and Sass Creations, presented by Jessica Wegener
Producer of elderberry syrup kits that offer an affordable and convenient option to those who want a natural way to boost their immune system.

The Kind Body Co., presented by Tiffany Dufek and Megan Srnka
Personal health company created to be a beacon of holistic health and wellness, combining Pilates and massage, mindful movement and therapeutic touch for wellness and relaxation, along with mental and physical health.

UnBar, presented by Ayden Fowler
A triple-butter soap infused with essential oils that is crafted for mental wellness, sustainability and community, delivered monthly to subscribers, along with exclusive mental-wellness resources and a community committed to authenticity and growth.

The NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event will take place on Dec. 4 at TitletownTech in Green Bay.

For more information and to register for the free event, visit https://tinyurl.com/NEWLaunchAlliancePitch2024.