Pitch Finalists

Our finalists span a wide range of industries and experience. Please take a moment to learn about the finalists from our past pitch competitions and support their businesses!

Dec 2022 - Pitch Finalists 

• Bridal Maven - Hannah Balash

• Calithea Goddess - Elena Kazas

• Impart Clarity - Tanya Bashor

• The Tiffany Huff Experience - Tiffany Huff-Strothers

Feb 2022 - Pitch Finalists 

• And Flowers - Karen Toole

• Blingin Luxury - Jordyn Ford

• Life in Motion - Shannon Mathis

• Tal & Bert - Val Talbert*

• The Modern Steward - Kimberly Hairston- Neal

• VBW Training LLC - Vernell Winbush*

2020 - Pitch Finalists 

• Anar Gourmet Foods - Priya Osuri

• Blanket & Board - Tierra Thorne*

• Trek Gum - Emily Siegel

2017 - Pitch Finalists 

• Americat Company - Diane Danforth

• FizzPop - Theresa Baughman*

• Rolling Pepperoni - Katherine Schuler

• Songbird Artistry - Debbie Maier Jacknin

• ELIE Circle - Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw

• Global Wordsmiths - Mary Jane McCullough*

• Moms Can: Code - Erica Peterson*

• Worm Return - Laura Totin Codori

2016 - Pitch Finalists 

• Adrich, LLC - Adhithi Aji

• AbiliLife - Courtney Williamson*

• Yummyholic - Jasmine Cho

• Caligramme - Marissa Vogel

• Pop Craft - Monica Yope (Update: Monica and her business partner, Kelly own and operate love, Pittsburgh stores)*

• Diversame, Inc. - Tamiah Bridgett

2015 - Pitch Finalists 

• Pack Up & Go - Lillian Rafson*

• Workstream Management - Ronita Nandy

• Whetstone Workgroup - Jessica Strong*

• Cafe Con Leche - Tara Sherry-Torres

• MIX Salad Concept - Lia Vaccaro*

• TEKStart (nka The Beauty of S.T.E.M.) - Shimira Williams

* Denotes winners