2018 SoCo Competition Pictures
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STUDENT DIVISION:
Michael Salardino: Our emcee
Michael Salardino with Security Service Federal Credit Union, was this year's emcee for the student division.
Tim Zercher as our keynote!
Timothy Zercher, owner of EasySocial, gave some wise words on starting a business and entrepreneurship principles.
Our student judges
We had a fun panel of judges to examine this year's students' business plans.
Emiliano C. takes home the BIG prize!
Emiliano C. pitched his social media company that wowed the judges, securing a scholarship and cash prize!
All our student winners!
Congrats to all those that won in this year's student division!
Student Division completed!
This year's student division at Centennial high school was a success and tons of fun!
ADULT DIVISION:
Andy Koen from KOAA5 as Emcee!
Andy Koen from KOAA5 joined us as this year's emcee for the adult division.
Antwon Burton as our keynote speaker!
Former Denver Broncos player, and current business owner shared his insights on busines and entrpreneurship as our keynote this year.
No Babies Behind
One of the adult competitors pitching their business, as a product to save babies' lives.
Asset Management System
Asset Identification & Management System (AIMS) provides asset management tracking through the use of drone technology.
New Care Center
This competitor was pitching to the venture capitalists a new care center.
Investment Secured!
She won the sharks over, and negotiations have been engaged and accepted!
S & J Bee Natural
This competitor presented a business pitch that provides all authentic and completely natural beauty products.
A Better Tree Service
This company is asking for funding to be the premiere tree handling company in the area.
Park IT
This company has designed a mobile app business that can handle any parking conditions with the tap of a button.
Investment Secured!
Negotiations have began and the sharks are interested!
S & J Natural receives money!
S & J Natural Company received some financial support.
Legal funding
Child care business also has recieved legal investment.
Office Rent!
No Babies Behind has received an investment for office space.
Our amazing venture capitalists!
We can't thank our venture capitalists for participating in this year's adult division!
Awesome turnout!
That concludes this year adult division competition. Great ideas, and great investments secured.
Thank you Healy Fellows!
Of course we couldn't forget our awesome Healy Fellows for all their hard work putting on the competition!