{"id":379864,"date":"2020-11-12T09:18:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T14:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=379864"},"modified":"2020-11-12T09:18:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T14:18:03","slug":"beantown-throwdown-goes-virtual-regions-top-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-november-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/beantown-throwdown-goes-virtual-regions-top-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-november-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Beantown Throwdown Goes Virtual: Region\u2019s Top Multi-University Start-up Pitch Competition Slated for November 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nAs part of Global Entrepreneur Week, MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge\u00a0hosts collegiate entrepreneurs battling for title of Best Student Start-up<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"left\">CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov.  12, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; College and university student entrepreneurs will soon battle for bragging rights and prizes during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1lUPXFkOUG_REP8N15D39zwWqzlrngVdHhSSQd0PfykHhOMM0BMpOTYY_IDD2Padz-wTxjYWeUmDBxMvzjC-dX834lGGZOMCkd0mSwFKnLGpIzJM3ydUiIxzh_8q-H8K\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">8<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ifgK-io8fmrHYW5_DBOBZlBKk260XxXdTyEOFCz1TKPRSD_YKWaQil335ssN6REvAurpeI7qY-n3xUg6s0Tuex0t914Te_1mI5Ge84Vy3PTi2ZcRpOi4RevgR9pKjbkf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Uz_fHohuOEoGkUhl64frqKb0pKOnVoOxK2YibN6neoqoCZszHx_wMFjAKqodGWKTmaA6_BbGRCJRQEJ_fIt3CKLk1osco9We93SYiWWVf61nmxYIjNmJBjgulhSoE40yLRfM2GPqpxx4MzKsNgSexQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Annual Beantown Throwdown<\/a> \u2013 focusing on markets ranging from digital healthcare and employment\/staffing services to on-call delivery and personal grooming.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=CJdew8kI045Dloq7B7f_lE-Uw8NiFXfxdn2WOgPWoBuMjVUcP3Erc1cWCGmnGVrOYrASjoSNvZgaV1d2K9IQF-GVkQZ2eGfBNkfzXqx5sVpYQ8vGuo1UYrGdBGbUQaFy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Cambridge<\/a> and moving online this year, the region\u2019s longest-standing and largest cross-college pitch-off competition will be held Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration and more information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=_zxXBCVm-UfJFEjQ8NSfcueFiLHLtL9a4O9vD0W_hIm8jAGh4lXZI-qp8G_RZVvFqXdEWlnD2Krh3Byg0N1kmzIMLddpr-0yx21ghcqF0k5bJJYOePYs7zdhjXRIzXR2JLtfyaSPeH5uLIYQ9uy4qgzBqI4T1oiAuv1fohPPgPCMn5UrIdnAVhE48SRjLNAgWVkmKVb79HnvzO0006kkqVP-s2cxpqW9CK0j1e-lWmw=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">he<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=m1qPQCw0kpBr6Sj6SK7k2m9RtjkDiqaju_QWdMDP9Nh8Vy_zjcvx0FNSkugPUabVbLY-7WrU5eHWtWRyVccRA1JORJuXfEQc4ugPrvHZ_3xIPh7TAwdnJya3HhBpbkObEnrXHpxjg3iHXynX8c9-d5vi1yR_iLbthLvmZfkyXC__vwol1fZz5aofb2KFgXbFaPHolhLqL2FKg_NB3Hks6J80mJE8CnOA6CWsoZK7-Bo=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=N3XOZY2mEWuHGmeKBJrSJqlH4bxOxzbMNMga7ZTQz1PxaFMr9ef4b7D5XXz1xYeF7DzkWnNngogPicsbihkPnhvQTbWdsTgrjEHZnbrKeJMsLBLDLbCkIbCHLrMx_B4Ov7i7aagcLkRmeLDL8pwDuCebFX5Iwzew_TzBpRaE98eUV_sJpvT7Mg9W55BLNL40gKUcJaNTVlimSijKPsr4QJJ7Dw6sGEzeZzeIr-OwF4k=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">e<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=RWnbj214S16CNiJFWfExNZgWpzBgMJd9UdJTf-BOTRh695hN02xXQo0yDDAX1SybFQaePt6lH6HB9B0OnvzlpajBZOB12U_-BKbRfa0UqwM=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Entrepreneur Week<\/a>, the program features a representative from each team making a five-minute pitch, then responding to five minutes of questions from a judging panel with extensive experience in innovative technologies and business models. This year\u2019s experts include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gabizijderveld\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gabi Zijderveld<\/a>, Chief Marketing Officer, Affectiva<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yadidayzenberg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yadid Ayzenberg<\/a>, Global Head of Sleep Devices and Director, Bose Corporation<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ravindra-rathi-573b642\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ravindra Rathi<\/a>, Director of Beverage Transformation, PepsiCo<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeremysegal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jeremy Segal<\/a>, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Progress\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The night will also include a fireside chat between Boston Globe Innovation Economy Columnist and Innovation Leader Co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Gt2FdFKWZ4Nm4_e-eRwuXlYF3H2urfnOPtQEyWY13P-LT6aUK6eZZdQJiQFwvkk2OBQKbc9KflL-PGrEEtRWnkyPhYay8CwpHXGKUskEuWlYXyZdeLKKp-iSm6BvVFpx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Kirsner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=n-owAvhUZ75LSligoSmZaOJaPu_RIop1HsK9Vg6MXoiR9CVRvj0GQ255vzRKNV2jeLJpHmA2TXEl9uGPOP4jDL4z2lUaag11ITWS3KnG43A=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rudina Seseri<\/a>, founder and partner of Glasswing Ventures. With decades of experience advising, reporting on and investing in technology firms, the pair will share insights into some of the most important trends affecting entrepreneurs and their companies.<\/p>\n<p>Given the virtual format and number of teams participating, the Beantown Throwdown this year will feature a two-part program \u2013 with half the teams pitching in the fall and the other half in the spring. The winning teams from the two sessions will then compete for top honors in a pitch-off to be held in the spring. Prizes will be awarded to all teams to help drive their entrepreneurial endeavors forward. More information will be made available at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>For the fall session, contestants will include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Babson College: <a href=\"https:\/\/busyboda.co.ke\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Busy Boda<\/a> \u2013 a mobile phone-based motorbike hailing app initially targeting Kenya<\/li>\n<li>Boston College: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conditerllc.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conditer<\/a> \u2013 a patisserie where style meets the culinary arts<\/li>\n<li>Brown University: <a href=\"https:\/\/cress.app\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cress Health<\/a> \u2013 digital technologies for wellness and mental health<\/li>\n<li>MIT: <a href=\"https:\/\/surge-es.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Surge Employment Solutions<\/a> \u2013 meeting human capital needs with formerly incarcerated people<\/li>\n<li>Tufts University: <a href=\"https:\/\/cogna.tech\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cogna Technology<\/a> \u2013 the next revolution in sleep<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8pt\">Wentworth Institute of Technology: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchthekrown.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Krown<\/a> \u2013 stylish and functional haircare products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cEarly stage entrepreneurs can struggle to get visibility for their startups and to connect with potential investors, mentors and others who can help them succeed,\u201d said MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge Executive Director Katja Wald. \u201cThe pandemic has made that even more challenging. Additionally, most don\u2019t get as many opportunities as they\u2019d like to meet peers from other colleges and universities. Beantown Throwdown is designed to help overcome those obstacles while celebrating the creativity, vision and drive embodied in these student-run startups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Beantown Throwdown is made possible by sponsors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=j1vmd2NBoFLimtiW0MSHzPx9SJLYlH1NNxqlTH6scYI86YNqZRcqHMnlyybugaY889Avr3ZLpzQ011426fj3uA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CHEN PR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Ux5z6fbYD1nbuZvIHEej1GcjvYOzQb9pVGNLPk0_poZZ53o9l7aQUyoembwxrVDyMKRNeXzf1YwhMp1sBfYqJg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Withum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=z8rhJdxZ32ajotItJM6lzbyNtRW8RpoTk0lOtyZJxCy1s_0piu7-YTG2NssCZiQNMZUcrGkH1ir-oKY4SScv5w==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Caldwell IP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=54MtLVaK_jSU2UDNOnMzuqoG_G1_o64rZ8SOS2dyAoayzeY4aXOGGkCk-oqEMZR0fz3HlZyLyScPFpMfYfc2COeoMnIy2c4w9jivU8v_it8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=GDK0_NaSU5KMyMrxYLshC8zE9Wr9kp2GTSAocS1hhwFhLdsRNRUHRLSaXuixQ9kTjm9LClg0THakdn79LvmYdg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Morse<\/a>. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available; please contact Amy Goggins (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=vpkJ2vsaOcfBEoI6ys0FQ5za7EhEFkMdQTzlBEOWtKdnZdc9W4GkSXRhl50dkCxTR8lz6-nKUItNN84PlucOaw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">agoggins@mit.edu<\/a> or 617-650-2562) at MITEF Cambridge for more information.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About the MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge is the founding chapter and one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=TrDJRD5cqH_Kcsry8FeuF9SVwvryisJzPn-HeCwzOBaQclUArOfheTdYFWMIJIGYxMU-XmSoNfiDT3a9oRCaNDpX2d4IEHgvOTBJj_BhH0DW7wjBlAL1_6mh0HcQn-zR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">worldwide chapters<\/a>\u00a0comprising the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=CJdew8kI045Dloq7B7f_lAGKBP_gHa1XLTnfEGKp1vhBPOTzL6v5NkVe90cqTVBDOwfGzTBtW0uch_v43ZI_nbdaO_aMUFP4_cUaSSxE7fE=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc<\/a>.\u00a0 We offer a range of programs and events for any entrepreneur, anywhere, to facilitate critical one-on-one mentoring while providing services that increase the skills and expertise necessary for startups to succeed. Check us out on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Mu3hLKXQ3VbqvJjQJe3Dl1vOAi1uRaKqtemCACXfUZgr_btfI8IlH8rJrTXlOLpiC70aHKpXZol1_0Vlc7TyWKxkDKgH00mAMzoRUJPsRpKn9LCeKV_VPLbRFkGrYKhNOBuV10FH1j8v1x1HUxuO1wsTsHfWPKPqsm7-rORvXAs=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=J1-kaEvj52HIwQx8DKkFMHwkzy4KvjBgaMTaJD6Ees0kZTNR0ONRdai_X-6EzWWYuzfRdSm4DkGjedJIKTnlHHhEGZfin4KkWhVH_2L_Xso=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=oR2GzuoSEedf9pYyTjvYAzU5ykxTFoXvVnILHHp5nf2DbkONMYGPsbbqrhog9eR05avgW2PmrFiP-0orsM-TKh7ahpsAARljYVOp64FQFGy3sk8NJ6NDehhfPiWrQEtD0u3Qx78ayoGpHteHMOUVkw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=L-QjXSjZU2mM-pxBV_vxtzJgvn1zmeQllkxCo8XL-Y65dPizq1mNnzftFnAwkL3B2SSCFs3sNW20Zh7-YLxcFachK0vr6rx9jW7MQvkKFYQ=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Z-e8ztqFkqzAj7syoBGRkEsv5Jv4khtPQA4d5klXarll1m8GO2Uod9dpISbLFT2LLAHRZreAsuuIEnCDMCdndYjLjhVgFhBTmi04XD3q0KiBWZZHFmEiKpVZQE7y59HP\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>PRESS CONTACT: <br \/>Katja Wald<br \/>MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=9X-xwFGip4NqhvaGm7uHWwUfw6_YULEXBR6LRkxO2NThsBbJynCRmy4ef2fNK0WeNaFDL8QKEUIkkMeY5mEcHQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kwald@mit.edu<\/a><br \/>(617) 253-8238\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODA4NTAxNCMzODIyNjgwIzUwMDAzMTExNw==\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of Global Entrepreneur Week, MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge\u00a0hosts collegiate entrepreneurs battling for title of Best Student Start-up CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; College and university student entrepreneurs will soon battle for bragging rights and prizes during the 8th Annual Beantown Throwdown \u2013 focusing on markets ranging from digital healthcare and employment\/staffing services to on-call delivery and personal grooming. Hosted by MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Cambridge and moving online this year, the region\u2019s longest-standing and largest cross-college pitch-off competition will be held Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration and more information is available here. 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