Four software startups from Northeast Ohio pitched and negotiated for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s product development accelerator at the recent third annual FUEL Akron, in front of a crowd of 75 people. Three of the four came to investment agreements for a total of $45,000. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created … [Read more...]
FUEL Akron selects software startup finalists for pitch competition Nov. 15
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio will compete for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s accelerator, The Bit Factory, at the third annual FUEL Akron, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created to help aspiring software … [Read more...]
Software startups earn $30,000, move into Bit Factory
Second Annual FUEL Akron competition -- Three local software startups emerged from a “shark tank”competition with $30,000 in investments and entrance into the Bit Factory, a startup tech accelerator in downtown Akron. After each team presented and live negotiated with the “sharks” – three seasoned entrepreneurs and investors – the startups each received $10,000 in … [Read more...]