Jen Gilburg, left, deputy secretary of technology and entrepreneurship for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and Kelly Cockshaw, right, director of leadership and innovation for the Chester County United Way, presented the social impact initiative prize to Eli Moraru, co-founder of The Community Grocer.
The Brandywine LaunchBox partnered with the Great Valley LaunchBox and Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network to deliver the LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 8, which supported entrepreneurs and innovators across southeastern Pennsylvania. Thirty teams — including two Penn State Brandywine students — pitched in five categories: New Startups, Penn State Students and Alumni, Social Impact Initiatives, Experienced Startups, and Young Entrepreneurs. Each category had one winner, who received $5,000, and one honorable mention, who received a plaque. In addition, one team received $10,000 for being “Best of Show.”
Thirty teams of entrepreneurs gathered on Nov. 8 at Penn State Great Valley for the LionCage Pitch Competition, where they showcased their companies to a panel of judges to seek business advice and compete for prize money. Each team had just five minutes to present their groundbreaking solutions to pressing issues such as healthy food access and navigation for people with low vision.
Penn State Great Valley is hosting a special exhibit through Jan. 6 in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, featuring a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women's voices and experiences.
