A developer of a platform that teaches people computer coding and the maker of drones that can fly for weeks scored big at Geekdom's holiday pitch competition.
Two startup companies — the developer of a platform that teaches computer coding and a maker of drones that can fly for weeks — scored big at Geekdom ’s holiday pitch competition, walking away with a combined $50,000. The annual “ Shark Tank '-style event at the downtown co-working space pitted five early-stage firms against one another for funds to grow their businesses. Thursday’s event doled out the most cash in a single pitch event since Geekdom ’s Community Fund launched in 2018.
Google partners with Geekdom to give area startups access to cloud, AI resources Laura Ruiz-Roehrs and her company, Code Flight, a self-paced computer coding training platform, won the competition and took home $30,000. The San Antonio company launched in May and currently has 150 subscribers for its services. “I’ve been part of the Geekdom community for a while now, and I just felt supported through the whole journey,” she said.
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Megaregion ‘in motion’: Alamo Angels Rio Grande Valley expansion is gaining momentum The other finalists were Artist Dev, which helps musicians monetize their art and expand their reach; Bobi Health, a mobile app for expectant mothers that uses artificial intelligence to predict pregnancy risks; and Gene Paradox, a software to help biotechnology research and development. The funds are given as Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or SAFE, notes, Geekdom CEO Charles Woodin said.
Code Flight Google Community Fund Naval Research Laboratory Alamo Angels Rio Grande Valley Laura Ruiz-Roehrs James Oleen Ge Ekdom Charles Woodin Bobi Health Artist Dev Megaregion San Antonio Geekdom San Antonio Startup Week Simple Agreement For Future Equity Code Flight Geekdom Community Gene Paradox Shark Tank
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