Step into the arena of innovation at the StartupOS Pitch Competition where five inspiring entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking startups to a panel of esteemed investors. At this electrifying pitch competition, the bold ideas of today are forged into the businesses of tomorrow. Don't miss the chance to witness the birth of the next innovation success story!
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GoFlyy powers at-home try-ons for fashion eCommerce brands who want to make sure their shoppers get the right fit and style every single time. Founded by Joresa Blount who is a fierce entrepreneur, alum of both Techstars and the Long Beach Accelerator, former journalist and advocate for women of color in tech. Blount is also the recent recipient of the 2023 Trailblazer Award on behalf of the Miss Black CA organization.
With a decade of experience in higher education, Shawntia Lee the Founder of College Thriver works as a college advisor for students guiding them through their journey to graduation. She is focused on optimizing student journeys and innovating admissions processes through gamification that remove barriers for first-generation underserved students. Her own efforts to find the right college and resources led to a seven-year journey and $120,000 in student loan debt, and as a result she has designed a solution to enable future learners to graduate on time and minimize their student loan debt burden.
Nomads Swimwear is a Black woman-built company founded by plus-size model and designer Taylor Long that creates premium, sustainable swim and resort wear in sizes XS-5X. Since their launch in 2020, Nomads has been featured by Forbes, Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit, Essence Magazine and has become a breakout brand in the size-inclusive swim space sold by major retailers Anthropologie and Shopbop.
NEHXT is an on-demand beauty marketplace inclusive to women of color. We match clients with Beauty Professionals for premium at-home services including hair, makeup, nails, and lash services. The founders, Nehika Miglani and Kadeisha Pinkney, are a dream team of an esthetician and techies on a mission to transform the way women experience beauty – because NEHXT is a lifestyle you deserve.
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