SampleCSI takes First Place at the TCNewTech Pitch Competition
Safety Straw awarded second place and audience choice awards.
What’s happening: SampleCSI, a mobile-and-cloud platform that helps law enforcement capture, label and track crime scene evidence in real time, won the First Place Award in the recent TCNewTech pitch competition held in Traverse City. Each item is bound to authenticated photos (C2PA), GPS/time, and a tamper-evident digital chain of custody, reducing errors and challenges in court. The pitch was presented by Russell Schindler; SampleSCI received an award of $5,000.
The other winner: The $2,000 Second Place Award went to Safety Straw, a product that changes color from yellow to red when exposed to a date rape drug, creating a safer, more confident environment for consumers. The Safety Straw pitch was presented by Jack Rushlow. TCNewTech, a recurring pitch competition, is sponsored by 20Fathoms.
About 20Fathoms: Based in Traverse City and serving all of Northwest Lower Michigan, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit startup incubator and resource center for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. The organization works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries, and specializes in working with technology-focused companies. Programs include startup education, business coaching, connections, funding, and general support.
About TCNewTech: A program of 20Fathoms, TCNewTech is a recurring pitch competition supported by tech enthusiasts, businesses, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 as a way to connect local tech professionals, TCNewTech is a critical component in Traverse City’s growing startup community. Since its founding 10 years ago, 275 companies have pitched at TCNewTech and more than $85,000 has been awarded.
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