On 05/15/2024, the Masin Block buzzed with excitement as entrepreneurs, innovators, and enthusiasts flocked to Pitch Open Mic Night. The energy was electric, with a diverse lineup of participants bringing fresh perspectives and boundless enthusiasm. The evening was a whirlwind of captivating pitches, invaluable feedback, and inspiring moments, creating an unforgettable celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Here’s a look back at the standout highlights that made Pitch Open Mic Night a truly extraordinary event.
Pitches
#1
Victoria White – Terris
Victoria White pitched Terris on a mission to make no-code coding easier and in the room the sharks’ verdict was: ✅ YES ( majority of yes, only one ⛔️ No)
#2
Nathaniel Dahlman – Deleo Brothers Pizza
Nathaniel presented the sharks with the issues he is currently facing while choosing a location for his 80’s inspired pizza parlor. Indeed, Nathaniel is in the midst of expanding his family business Deleo Brothers Pizza from Minnesota to Washington. In the room the sharks’ verdict was:
✅ YES ( majority of yes, only one ⛔️ No) to Deleo Pizza Bros coming to Seattle.
and they chose OPTION 1 for the new location
#3
AJ Rice – Privo Mobile
AJ Rice pitched Privo Mobile on a mission to better protect our kids from the danger of the internet and in the room the sharks’ verdict was: ✅ YES ( majority of yes, only one ⛔️ No)
#4
Archer Lawrence, Feben Asfaw and
Ashley Baker – Mindpulse
We finally got to meet the team at Mindpulse ( from last Pitch Open Mic Night ). Today, they provided us with an in-depth view of Mindpulse at its current stage and what they aim to make it in the future. In the room the sharks’ verdict was: ✅ YES ( majority of yes, only one ⛔️ No)
#5
Jaime Mendez – The Dodgeballer
Jaime Mendez pitched The Dodgeballer on a mission to make dodgeball a fun team-building experience and in the room the sharks’ verdict was: ✅ YES ( majority of yes, only one ⛔️ No)
Special Thanks!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support in making the Pitch Open Mic Night possible:
Special thanks to our charismatic MC, Jason Cavness – CEO of CavnessHR – whose energy and enthusiasm kept the evening lively and engaging.
We are also deeply grateful to the incredible organizers at the Pioneer Square Market Network N’Vida Yotcho and Lloyd Gregory , whose dedication and hard work brought this event to life.