SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VetsinTech, a national non-profit organization that supports veterans through technology-focused programs, has announced the winners of its fourth annual Startup Pitch Competition.
Hosted by VetsinTech and sponsored by JPMorgan Chase for the past four years, the competition provides veteran, military, and spouse entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and secure funding. This year’s event saw IntuBlade, a medical imaging startup founded and led by military veterans, take home the grand prize of $25,000.
IntuBlade’s technology integrates with both mobile devices and patient records, using artificial intelligence for real-time training and simulations. The company’s CEO and Co-founder, Andrew Napier, stated, “We’re incredibly honored to be named the grand prize winner of VetsinTech’s 4th annual Startup Pitch Competition. This achievement reflects the dedication and passion of our amazing IntuBlade team and the supportive veteran entrepreneur community. Winning today energizes us to continue advancing our laryngoscopy technology and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.”
Argus Systems secured second place, winning $10,000. Argus Systems offers an AI-powered geospatial intelligence platform that combines computer vision analysis of satellite imagery with insights from news, social media, and documents. This allows for rapid, informed decision-making in sectors like defense, insurance, and finance.
Red Line Safety, Inc., won third place and a $5,000 prize. The company focuses on workplace safety, providing advanced wearable devices that offer real-time monitoring, automatic hazard detection, and emergency response capabilities to protect employees in high-risk environments.
“Once again, we’re so inspired by the exceptional talent and innovative spirit of this year’s veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs participating in our 4th annual Startup Pitch Competition,” said Katherine Webster, founder and CEO of VetsinTech. “This important initiative provides a supportive platform and essential resources to empower these trailblazers to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. Fostering veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship thrives on a strong community, and we’re grateful for the ongoing generous support of our sponsors who share our dedication to their success.”
Rhett Jeppson, Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, commented, “At JPMorgan Chase, we are deeply committed to supporting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through access to capital, financial services, and development programs. We are honored to be part of this initiative that empowers veterans and the entire military-connected community to drive innovation and economic growth, and extend our congratulations to the pitch competition winners and all the participants for their outstanding efforts and innovative ideas.”
JPMorgan Chase’s Military & Veterans Affairs has, for over a decade, offered programs and initiatives focused on helping military members, veterans, and their families achieve long-term personal and financial success. Supporting veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses is a key area of emphasis.
The tech startup pitch event took place at the a16z offices located in San Francisco.
About VetsinTech
Based in San Francisco and boasting over 85,000 members across 20 chapters nationwide, VetsinTech is the only non-profit dedicated exclusively to helping veterans transition into tech careers. The organization connects veterans with the tech industry to leverage their skills in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. For more information, visit www.vetsintech.co.
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