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Pitch perfect: Student startups vie for $10,000

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Nine of 晚夜福利网站鈥檚 brightest entrepreneurs will compete for $10,000 later this month at Launchpad Academy PITCHFEST 2023.

The finalists were selected from participants nearing the end of the three-month long Launchpad Academy incubator program which supports emerging entrepreneurs through masterclasses and mentorships from industry professionals in the startup, business, tech, and leadership fields. 
PITCHFEST 2023 Finalists 
Anie Amir  
Tyler Farr 
Hussain Alattas 
Ibnay Badulla 
Jason Holloway 
Joseph Lofthouse 
Milad Rakhshbahar 
Ryo (Satryo) Pakila 
Tallulah Chong

PITCHFEST is more than just a competition, it's a catalyst for innovation and a springboard for the next generation of entrepreneurs,鈥 Launchpad Program and Events Coordinator Minh Hoang said.

鈥淭he real value lies in the connections made, the skills honed, and the empowerment these young visionaries receive to bring their startup ideas to life.鈥 

Finalist Tallulah Chong has been developing Giveagain - a startup that offers an alternative to single-use wrapping paper in the form of 100 per cent organic and biodegradable fabric wraps that are that feature designs from local artists. 

鈥淭he idea for Giveagain came from my frustration about wrapping paper waste and my willingness to design for a circular economy,鈥 Miss Chong, said.  

鈥淚t resulted in the creation of a sustainable alternative that offers a lifetime of giving in a single wrap.. 

鈥淲e aspire to lead Australians in envisioning a future where compassion doesn鈥檛 compromise the planet.鈥 

The finalists will present a three-minute pitch to guests from the startup and investor community.  

One lucky entrepreneur will be the recipient of a $10,000 grand prize to put towards funding their project.  

In preparation for the big day, the finalists took part in a pitching workshop with public speaking expert and TEDx coach Shil Shanghavi who talked about the importance of speech structure, body posture, and combating stage anxiety. 

鈥淲hile I鈥檓 extremely nervous about the upcoming pitch, I鈥檓 excited to put myself and what I stand for out there and see who else I may inspire to join me,鈥 Miss Chong said. 

鈥淏eing part of Launchpad鈥檚 program has been the most valuable and rewarding experience. 

鈥淣ot only was I given the opportunity to realise one of my ideas, but I鈥檝e met so many passionate and supportive like-minded individuals.  

鈥淚t鈥檚 really heart-warming to join a community that fosters the growth of everyone鈥檚 own ideas and projects.鈥 

The Launchpad Academy PITCHFEST 2023 finals will take place from 5pm on October 19 at The Platform, 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.  

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