Blacks in Tech SD Plays Ball: The Pitch

Hosted by Black Tech San Diego co-founders, Carson Lunsford and Ronald Williams the duo created the event to help students and entrepreneurs connect, develop and “compete with their original ideas.”

When all the pitches had been thrown, the judges: Cheryl Morrow, Editor-in-Chief of San Diego Monitor News, Doug Brantley of the SDSU Zip Launchpad and Luiz Martinez, Co- Director of Startup Grind San Diego had a very difficult decision. The digital ID, secured third place runner up having a strong investment plan, he walked away with invaluable advice on reprioritizing his distribution channels. The next Walt Disney’s virtual reality experience that will help improve lives took second place and walked away having decided on a specific business model. It was fabulous and fascinating watching the pieces fall into place for these proprietors that each won gift cards.

The She Vend pitch revealed Pranav’s idea is already functioning in the world with the support of the Prime Minister of India. He won the audience vote and the Judges vote, with a solid investment plan for marketing in the west and received helpful feedback on better brand ambassador representation. You can find out more about She Vend at www.shevend.com.