The Summer 2024 Velocity Pitch Competition saw a big turnout for the eight finalist teams who showcased their innovative solutions in front of a live audience and a panel of judges.
The winners of the $5,000 grants were Automax AI, Brewtrack, MyPharmacist and PyroGuard.
Brewtrack, created by Ernest Wong, an undergraduate in Computer Science at Waterloo and Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University, offers an advanced solution for coffee shops. The startup helps businesses track inventory, understand costs and provide detailed analytics to enhance profitability by connecting directly to their point-of-sale software.
“I have always enjoyed problem-solving and looking at how businesses run and operate,” Wong said. “The amazing thing about technology is that you can solve one problem, but it can benefit many people.”
Talk & Order, pitched by Ishan Baliyan (CS) and Daniyal Mohammed (Bmath Data Sci) also won the People’s Choice Award.
Read the full story from Waterloo News to learn more.