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Monday March 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

The 11th Annual Crowdfunded Pitch Night showcases 11 aspiring entrepreneurs to the Charlottesville community, who will vote with their dollars. Flash pitches will share the contestant's vision with the community and inspire the crowd to action! The evening will conclude with a round of crowd voting -- YOU get to be involved! -- in support of the idea the crowd feels is most likely to be successful. The pool of money goes to the winner. This event connects culturally diverse and innovative members of the Charlottesville community to showcase Charlottesville as a hub for unity and opportunity.

Each finalist has the opportunity to raise funds both before and during the pitch night. ALL donations intended for a startup or project will go to that startup! Before the pitch night, there will be a donation portal open to contribute toward a project, and at the pitch night, the audience can purchase votes to support the projects that most inspire them. ALL monies intended for a startup will go to that startup.

In addition to the crowdfunded support, the Community Investment Collaborate (CIC) is sponsoring a grand prize winner to receive a max $5,000. A winner will be selected by a panel of judges. Additional prizes and support services from CIC and other local business owners may also be awarded.

This event is free to attend and open to the public! 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR FAVORITE FINALISTS!

For more information on the Crowdfunded Pitch Night, the finalists, event hosts, or other events taking place during the Tom Tom Festival, please visit https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/11th-annual-crowdfunded-pitch-night-finalists-announced or https://cicville.org.

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Speakers
avatar for Beza Bisrat

Beza Bisrat

CEO, Ethiopian Delights
Ethiopian Delights is a consumer goods company that produces ready-to-eat Ethiopian food. The company’s mission is to foster connection and community by sharing the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Ethiopian cuisine.
avatar for Talbot Brewer

Talbot Brewer

Professor of Philosophy, University of Virginia
What happens when a pregnant person gets locked up?” It became clear that incarcerated birthing people were laboring alone in the hospital amid ever-present armed security staff and no designated support partner. Days after delivering a newborn, these new parents are separated from... Read More →
avatar for Martisha Catoe

Martisha Catoe

CEO, Fiori Glo Skincare
At Fiori Glo Skincare, we aim to revolutionize the skincare industry by providing natural products to enhance skin health and beauty. Our line consists of a Facial Cleanser, a Moisturizing Serum (Hyperpigmentation Serum Moisturizer), and a Cleansing Toner.
avatar for Curie Chang

Curie Chang

CEO, Petrichor
Petrichor is a circular apparel certification and recycling company dedicated to creating a world where every garment is designed with a clear path to recycling, upcycling, and responsible decomposition. We assess each item from brands, backed by recyclers’ commitment to accept... Read More →
avatar for Feather Chen

Feather Chen

CEO & Founder, Upon A Tea
Our business aims to bring delights to the distinctive and vibrant town of Charlottesville. Here, you can experience cultural fashion, share your stories, and savor exquisite selections of fine Chinese tea. Taste not, Love not!
avatar for Ahan Dalal

Ahan Dalal

CEO, BrokerBotics
BrokerBotics is a simple automation platform to generate income from stock options. We aim to democratize simple lower-risk and defined-risk options strategies and make them accessible to anyone.
avatar for Jen Fleisher

Jen Fleisher

Owner, Coffeen Co
Coffein Co. aims to provide affordable, well-designed, biodegradable vessels for green burial made primarily of coffee ground waste.
avatar for Nicole Hawker

Nicole Hawker

Founder, Soul & Soul Fitness
Nicole Hawker is a highly accomplished fitness professional, recognized for her experience in counseling, social work, and the fitness industry. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Nicole is the Founder of Heart and Soul Fitness, a non-profit studio that she established in 2022... Read More →
avatar for Jeanette Prophyl

Jeanette Prophyl

CEO, The BOBO Collective
To tackle the Racial Wealth Gap The Black Owned Black Operated Collective  or BOBO is a brokerage that exclusively sources for produces and sells Black Owned Consumer Packaged goods to translate existing Black Spending into Wealth and investment for the Black Community.
avatar for Bennett Slosman

Bennett Slosman

CEO, Angel Detection Solutions
Angel Detection Solutions is a company based out of Central, Virginia that developsdisposable cups capable of detecting the addition of date rape drugs to an individual’s drink: and serves as a buffer between the targeted party, or parties, and those looking to cause non-consensual... Read More →
avatar for Christopher Tobey

Christopher Tobey

Owner - Director of Photography, Tobey Media
Mobile multi-camera video live-streaming service to give your big event global engagement and studio-truck quality for a moderate budget.
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
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