On Thursday, April 14th, University of Waterloo President and Vice Chancellor Feridun Hamdullahpur and Alumni Relations hosted the California Pitch Alumni Event with the support of Velocity at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. A big thank you to Shopify Plus, the generous supporting sponsor of the event.
Director of Velocity, Mike Kirkup, served as MC for the event, which showcased the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Waterloo and included a live pitch competition by Velocity student and alumni startups, followed by a networking reception.
Alumni, co-op students, and guests were invited to play an interactive role in determining the competition winners. This year, three $5K prizes were up for grabs and the winning companies were:
Lumotune uses nanomaterials to create unique digital displays.
Varden Labs is using self-driving technology to develop a shuttle system for resorts, gated communities, and large campuses.
Voltera is developing a printer that enables low-cost circuit boards to be prototyped within minutes, eliminating frustrations with the traditional circuit board fabrication process.
The event also featured pitches from Georgette Packaging, HealthIM, Medella Health, Palette, Pitstop, Vertical, and Vitameter.
Congratulations to all of the talented and innovative teams who pitched their exciting startups!
