CEO Announces top 100 Business Participants for Virtual Pitch Competition

CEO HQ is proud to announce the top 100 competitors for the 2020 Virtual Global Pitch Competition ! More than 300 qualified applicants from 151 campuses applied for their chance at $15,000 in seed funding. CEO has selected a total of 110 ventures across 75 campuses to compete . Competitors will create a Business Profile on Peaqs, a virtual business market. Students will interact with Investors, Mentors, Judges and Advisors. The students will be competing for: 


First Place - $7,000 
Second Place - $5,000
Third Place - $3,000
Peoples Choice Award - $600
Please join us in congratulating the top 110 students as they embark on the new venture creation process! 48 of the below contestants have submitted business concepts, 61 of the below contestants have a product, prototype or revenues and are classified as Business Founders.

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Competitors First Name Competitors Last Name University/College & Company Name
Ghislain  Irakoze  African Leadership University, Wastezon 
Aaron James Arquero American University of Sharjah, Urbn Edge
William Mailloux Arizona State University, Ambulatory Innovations
Sophia Chaille Ball State University, Plant Based Belly
Emali Grose Ball State University, SafeWay Wallets
Jalen Ponder Beloit College, Evendtor
Julia Jones Bryn Mawr College, INtern
Thomas Wrappe California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, Macillion
Jordan Hernandez California State University, Fresno, Life Elevation Technology
Melvin Velasquez California State University, Fresno, Get Served Transportation
David Garibay California State University, Fresno, High Rollerz Club
Manuel Negrete California State University, Fresno, Jeb Headrick Farming
Igor Tutelman Case Western Reserve University, ResiTire
Jack Lamuraglia Clarkson University, KLAW Industries
Adit  Gupta Drexel University, Lula, Inc.
Harrison Hertzberg Drexel University, AeroPest LLC.
Ansh Nanda Duke University, PerfectIB
Logan Carter East Central University, Paradise Playhouse
Fredeshia Neely East Central University, WeCare&Co.
David Tahchawwickah East Central University, Sol In One
Stephanie  Black  East Central University, Day Away
Gineka Ferguson East Central University, PPALS
Jordan Odell East Central University, Bulletin
Zoe Tanner East Central University, The Giggle Bean
Patricia Garcia Florida International University, College Thrifts
Lorenzo Sostre Florida State University, LuxeList
Jesse Kahn Florida State University, Home Grown Corals
Ayokunle Amoo Georgetown University, AMO
Varun Joshi Georgetown University, AQUA MFC, LLC
Stephen Kalinsky Georgia Institute of Technology, Augment Health
Daniel Hadgu Georgia State University, Ethiopay
Heather Patton Georgia State University, TakeCare Oncology
Robert  Hatcher Georgia State University, Aurign 
Simeon Shama Grand Valley State University, Chicago Catoure
Timothy Meyers Grand Valley State University, Scratchless Record Co.
Maria Gracia  Agurto Hebrew University of Jerusalem, SCerise
Maddie Drobny High Point University, Lightning House
Mackenzie Bonvallet High Point University, Ohana Lock
Ahmad Muhammad Illinois Institute of Technology, Beyond the Sole
Isa Burke Indiana University, Bloomington, Mercury
Cherif Redissi Indiana University, Bloomington, Onboard
Thomas Rouffiac Indiana University, Bloomington, Natrion
Andre Harakas Indiana Wesleyan University, ProBook, LLC
Ben Grote Iowa State University, Vamose
Mallory Grant Lipscomb University, Skip Cosmetics, LLC
Aidan  Miller Lipscomb University, Kwizera Coffee, LLC
Joy Ma Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NoVice
Sherrod Vaughn Mercy College, Barber Bookings
Jeremy  Tirado Mercy College, Safe Call
Brianna Belanger Michigan State University, Good Mood Food
Brendan Wang Michigan State University, CAPNOS
Mark Modlin Missouri Western State University, Rare Nutrition, LLC
Francisco Sebastian Northeastern Illinois University, SixKeys
Madison Rifkin Northeastern University, Mount
Tayyaba Ali Oakton Community College, Mission Invicta
Alyssa Laughlin Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Pulsez
Benjamin Moskowitz Quinnipiac University, Safex Wallets
Sydney Rodman Rice University, Roar
Samuel Oribamise Rochester Institute of Technology, Scentablez, LLC
Linh Tran Seattle Pacific University, Volare
Rachel Badway Seton Hall University, Lead Ahead
Murray  Fulk Southern Illinois University, E-Ventures, LLC
Dannaka White Southern Illinois University, DinK
Nadia Vasquez-Carrasco St. Mary's University, Vas Cosmetics
Daniela Duran St. Mary's University, Cleat-Eat
Lauren Franco St. Mary's University, Lo West Golf Apparel
Angela Zaval St. Mary's University, Cool Keto Cookies
Demetri Maxim Stanford University, Nephrogen
Kendall Buck Stetson University, Nanna's Kitchen Drawer
Bryson Pritchard Stetson University, Exodefense
Chelsea Hage Stetson University, Birthday Candles For Kids
John Timm SUNY Binghamton, Zenith Link, LLC
Veronica Barber SUNY Plattsburgh, Bring Your Own Cup (byoc)
Dylan Jones Texas Christian University, Animal Cloud Device Connectivity, Inc
Javyn Stubbs Texas State University, Kodi
Varika Pinnam The University of Texas at Dallas, Ideate Decide Act
Keyu Cao The University of Texas at Dallas, SaniScanner, LLC
Tayler Person Towson University, Hayley's Collection
Rebecca Thompson University of Baltimore, All Things Refurbished
Daniel Vega University of California, Irvine, Recreate Energy
Timothy  Motte University of California, Santa Barbara, GrowHome
Alejandro Penaloza University of Carolina Greensboro, Navi Coffee, LLC
Tabish Ahmed University of Delhi, The Upstarter 
Kamil Chatila-Amos University of Guelph, Neophyto Foods
Lane Dethrow University of Iowa, CapturePro
Mahdi Eghbali University of Iowa, VerdiLife
Kirk Larson University of Iowa, KIMIK
Elizabeth Shrout University of Kentucky, Avasha
Joshua Ermias University of Maryland, College Park, Door Robotics
Sarvesh Handa University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MissionHydro
Jonaie  Johnson  University of Missouri, Kansas City, Interplay 
Denali Dahl University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Kalia Health
Bhagya Laxmi Manjunath University of San Francisco, Neueva 
Nandini Agarwal University of South Florida, Samagreen
Jace Smith University of Tennessee, Knoxville, AltFair Solutions, LLC
Ramzi Taim University of Texas at Dallas, Avodos
Jesse Ropat University of Toronto, PharmAssess
Kristina Knox University of Toronto, Arbre
Nicolas Camargo University of Utah, BidMyCrib
Adam Stewart University of Utah, Backyard Estates
Cameron Stoker University of Utah, Speech Cloud
Haley Zimmerman University of Utah, Haven Rest
Aneesh Sridhar University of Waterloo, Speculor
Tyrone Powell University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Unext
Loren Nelson University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, L´vor
Dakota Swank University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, TapTech Systems
Charly Pinto University of Wisconsin, White Water, UNI-Share
Grace McDonough West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Rent U
Steven Chettleburgh West Virginia University, Sunnyside Up
Alisa Kuchmak West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Mask Bands