P&G Ventures Virtual Innovation Challenge - July 2021
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About this event
P&G Ventures is proud to host its 5th Innovation Challenge, presented virtually and available to all via a public live stream. The challenge seeks out entrepreneurs driving the next generation of technologies that will change consumers’ lives, while helping fuel innovation. P&G Ventures is once again holding the competition in a virtual format to make the Challenge open to the widest pool of entrepreneurs.
Four start-ups will deliver short pitches followed by Q&A with our stellar line up of judges:
- Alex Betancourt, Vice President, P&G Ventures
- Anu Duggal, Founding Partner at Female Founders Fund
- Mike Jensen, Senior Vice President of Research & Development at P&G Ventures
- Michael Olmstead, Chief Revenue Officer at Plug and Play
- Clarence Wooten, Founder and General Partner, Revitalize Venture Studio
The winner will receive $10,000 and a chance to partner with P&G Ventures.
The 2021 P&G Ventures Innovation Challenge finalists are:
NanoSpun Technologies, based in Los Altos, CA and represented by Founder & CEO Ohad Bendror (Bendas), develops and produces disruptive, first-of-its-kind, live-active biological tissues for skincare, medical and industrial applications.
One Skin, based in San Francisco, CA and represented by Co-Founder Juliana Carvalho, is the first topical supplement designed to extend your skin's lifespan on a molecular level, improving skin health and strength, giving users youthful skin for longer.
Ready, Set, Food!, based in Los Angeles, CA and represented by CEO & Co-Founder Daniel Zakowski, is a ground-breaking solution to early allergen introduction, making it easy for families to follow new food allergy prevention medical guidelines.
Wellesley Pharmaceuticals, based in Newtown Grant, PA and represented by CEO & President David Dill, designed Nocturol™ – a pill designed to provide 8 hours of protection for those who suffer from frequent bathroom trips overnight.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. RSVP to receive a link to the event stream.
P&G Ventures is an early stage start-up studio within P&G that creates new brands and businesses by partnering with entrepreneurs, visionaries, and start-ups. Learn more at https://pgventuresstudio.com.
For event questions, please contact pg@kitesrm.com.