{"id":472748,"date":"2021-04-07T08:34:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=472748"},"modified":"2021-04-07T08:34:18","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:34:18","slug":"beantown-throwdown-part-two-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-april-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/beantown-throwdown-part-two-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-april-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Beantown Throwdown Part Two: Multi-University Start-up Pitch Competition Slated for April 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nMIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge hosts second cohort of collegiate entrepreneurs battling for title of Best Student Startup<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"left\">CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April  07, 2021  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; College and university student entrepreneurs, critical to the innovation ecosystem in Boston and beyond, will once again compete for the title of Best Student Startup at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=wwnlwGJuYMC66OoNVi2NpuFxn7yEH80v7anCQC_H5f9WAWzhFklsL6n9gMpQ0e6HeKTSeHjR0GCwhipIGDloT6q5HtmP1BHQ0VAN42Eze6mDhkefE1CPDqxB_nslJVE310bOD9f3iBgsMKYbeinK0A8jJ7v2yIooMwf954Lt0qE=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2021 Beantown Throwdown<\/a> on April 14 from 6:00 pm &#8211; 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pSlC-ZeE0XhoH72Oo3glqO-qzceWF4tQxV1DPGMvZInJNckg6jPK556R0bhLFrYMeiOn2NhmKgIFZx_YJJN13WxbcCyCEJlB3uU4LBpBuUlQWJWnnoZMGFMsQqibBJnk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Cambridge<\/a>, the Boston-area\u2019s premier multi-university pitch competition has been updated for the virtual world and organized into two sessions: Fall 2020 [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=vTREo_lM9fYbElK6vRBpoZpcvv6ybkK_Xo3gg0sO2M1agUJ0gvwRCJKp3CEqRZLHAKe9tT48a3Qykq3e8AQBmyfGOKqxOEiw-nlL7aRhKuGWcauUhCU53aihIGwwX1Rfh3_r7otzUsTDjuBYRro-RqF0PhRXK3_ce2GCnZPNkuy0i0q7woZ5jRtnJtXNOIpGWyNMEzyu5BgK1_IpWoiTaNSvj_1bbg64hXiibnhU1tU=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meet the winners, watch the video<\/a>] and Spring 2021. The second half of the region\u2019s longest-standing and largest cross-college entrepreneur face-off will feature presentations from the following teams targeting a diverse array of markets, products and services: <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandeis.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Brandeis<\/u><\/a>] <strong>PB \u2018n\u2019 Yay<\/strong> is a probiotic nut butter that gives consumers a delicious new way to get more probiotics in their diets<\/li>\n<li>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Boston University<\/u><\/a>] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooffco.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Go Off!<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is an emerging social platform that hosts small live-text discussions that are moderated to encourage meaningful conversations around the content you consume<\/li>\n<li>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvard.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Harvard<\/u><\/a>] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chakufoods.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Chaku Foods<\/u><\/strong><\/a> creates better-for-you snacks to feed the world, sourcing from farmers in Africa<\/li>\n<li>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Queen\u2019s University (Canada)<\/u><\/a>] <strong>WaiveTheWait Inc<\/strong>. is dedicated to bettering the waiting experience for patients while also optimizing clinical operations using our Virtual Waiting Room<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uml.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <u>[UMass Lowell<\/u><br \/>\n          <\/a>] <strong>ConnectKnee<\/strong> created a knee brace that incorporates the use of EMG sensors and goniometers to track and record a patient\u2019s recovery, making it more efficient and hands-on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The evening will kick off with a conversation featuring Boston Globe Innovation Economy Columnist and Innovation Leader Co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=MMbdPIj6UTRpqUfqPg_KVB4quq3gD3WVI2-NqgEjFuMqSKDH0FnPP8JmsC02zXXra63wjdEuNIH6IdvAxe5NyaUzre5w8s4wc4zirZw8MyY=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Kirsner<\/a> and MITEF Cambridge Executive Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=iTPMO4PvTkBZyXhoGD_SLnB3g8LJ0g4CjIHnH16vTgiLddgTOgtEhKuLi5FGspY68_z6J7efc_3Yn5KyNoO-RG6C-71FNrtTW6yR8VykcpI=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Katja Wald<\/a> about his new book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pagwJK2sNCwaNZSM_MXTCABywA2Kyq7bPligWHfSvfipQCGsf047R2qPI3tkkc1MVuzQGa5XxbFIStXjsf5GIwBIf5Rtdy6WwjxHZcbUxSZocxtf7GY6y-k3lZ_luEzqRjHhTdHxaFLBngHJeWJrIy_ehFtTgLnFwMKVh2qGtXHg4bH9TB7_nhFdM3qiX0RtITktuObP7cfoInyfp12LXLrsBd3EUevygBHs8tmXfT2BgVLt-t4ZE7O8Blmg4rh0KF8Z8xDFGr8daQqAntkRmgIeNAe2EGy77Lm6AopY0R2vcBGhG55mqzQn_aG1WtjO4M1ig-shjjVtnOjJ0P-D_ADny1O9y2nSMyRH7wsZ7NvAO_mFMuxYa3iF-vPr7ehNlsYl3lpDGPLm2Rx3YxlJ3Q==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Innovation Economy: True Stories of Start-Ups, Flame-Outs, and Inventing the Future in New England<\/u><\/a>.\u201d Among the most visible and respected members of the local tech media, Scott\u2019s book chronicles his 24-year career covering the New England startup scene and provides a sweeping look at the evolution of the Boston\/Cambridge innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Following the opening session, founders from each student team will make five-minute pitches and respond to five minutes of questions from a judging panel with extensive experience in innovative technologies and business models. This year\u2019s judges include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrewjhammond\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew Hammond<\/a>, President, Quantum Answers<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cwwolff\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christine Wolff,<\/a> Vice President, Americas Alliances, PTC<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markdouglasjohnson\/?originalSubdomain=se\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Johnson<\/a>, Head of Corporate Ventures, Husqvarna Group<\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sanjaymanandhar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sanjay Manandhar<\/a>, Co-Founder &amp; CTO, Wicket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants will be able to network and meet with the student teams at their virtual roundtables while the judges deliberate on this session\u2019s winner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOvercoming a range of challenges the past year has thrown at them, college and university startups are as busy and dedicated as ever as they move their ventures forward. We hope that participating in the Beantown Throwdown will allow these impressive young entrepreneurs to connect with the extraordinarily supportive people in our community who, with no other agenda than to give back, are excited to offer feedback and connections to help them succeed,\u201d said MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge Executive Director Katja Wald.<\/p>\n<p>The Beantown Throwdown is made possible by sponsors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=_J855VSU6zXVaEu0JXxLy0upelBt0gHgfqXylVfcwquKDgNAA-ykah6IhmBsJx4xxCrZh9iHLXMNnk3cIlwHAfPra3lIEQtWBOcbNUmVGFDtFOoZVebwWCPfV5p88KsC73Pf-SHlMMYJJr3TrPugBNggxudOo1NRZM_jUPQSgwMZcdq2N96RxwAwBOaRkK218sUtjF4Qqcoe92y4B7E17w==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>CHEN PR<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=miVNP9DVyXn03gj8FtGU0P_2hHtjVFe-yZGQhg-E3XQjjsiA3xvjs1lz94UKLnNS0peWBR_0WLVsidAogElu0kFPj89S69ahXXh0eCgKc7km6hRO5SqvEgJpJ2mcnfGkaVCVPb2BOBU_T0ELp7iGSe4qKl8ZD2urfLWG-qg0gSTRNqcxyRqkPNCc7HlJ2MJq-ikQUn4NETPrg5jxkvLwDw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Withum<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=gspcixaOLdOluEuPdiv6atU7e0eTZKArHZXwrxeIbN6JBxqnDk_sCOgcJWzzdSLiePg4Pb-BEq4gMKWeYHJLSdxrURSY9ubHvT1omYmc9RNOGjD5-hPcY293PwxCiHm216aTRYhQCsdqiIy-dOy04N1Yo0B2R98t8ssQn0y2Pj3Y1NYHvLq9JMN6PSPF4QoaXJTUCtJJLgH9eNRPdFOJkjTwa7uzNPBeFHbvbs92fTY=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Caldwell IP<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=jcJC4LyRvcVCl27-spqrGkAycJgPAEPFCaQG8Z-PN6NZqiHhAKL6tKjOQfjh6RQDqh168-B5MlI2EaMiTNh2di7F-hLW14M7wMVRlmiya6UXclFQRlO10yzx1FnvPUsroVr4S2xTH5s-nnD8lx_jaMRg0DakK4o3VcRpMwuMND1t4Kg8i6iIrGhG-kX-edg3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Consulate General of Canada in Boston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=N-j11kh14J0kRyHxoZdzkuHO5uFG-7ZbLZsbigZRi2-0WPSpJmpUM4CquunpDef1PnPOAdrM_7hIgudw569EFPfZdf959YzyAxjXzkSm5vLhW0f0pdejBe1e8oWWtldPhouagsPjcXoSLI8J9YvzuJKYO-dYxoRYoSEjUhb0Iz-bBtZwyHSbTXa-nBzClJbXj1b58zptjA2yV4jN-7K2joilNPjFQsiah8qLLh5NgciZ9gvtR1AZa5Q7DM8pWuS1Bk2yXtX7YoQ0wCH3UKaDEA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=MmvRV8uFA2E_DpfQM1F5gG1YlSjbd33EYmHJLkG2uyJaITfL5guBXhbi6SlLMQNscUs4gG63xEOh0HQKDBVBZDS0snuLIqS4GCBw1o6zfNSruWbUwdg2s3-xigaiKcxxwQhd1ZiIysttiGFqd9NJd6DAszMQ3DyMojrrr17hfHrLpu4QIonnWZxpAyLAuqV5moYJgZHrAd8T-zGVUhIJsw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Morse<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more details and to register for this event, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=RlxlD1MiEIDv_jT01MvOx_ZbJI0fiQC8AGc-N3kq566qklblanYHDlcjXZAeRrl-gEt29u4HJNgC9xMfp9SCVgXce1ApLIhbvjQgEfWCIZaCwSiLfc6y9-BtCcVRLI0nJBgQkqRy9vh7sSwkI8xW-g==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About the MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>The MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge is the founding chapter and one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=QIPT_YHV8dXLnGpPyp01u6GZcrzDhjwCsAB0w4rFTF6ld-6XhbFdqKuwEZbGw-Z2Oe4aP0ui3R0q5fWUtifx129q4shj9DXaUN_TuH6EhcPAJV6PAQlUHHBU4dM3yMA931gKzFvx_zHjmYN5Yx2NldlDdKnoIFlnLN7rKRSPHU8febC7wiePK7IOO2WS2PDDUPWtEaQtQH5YLTA0q1e9hS54Y6MdTir1EYZM04lVghMDnDBXNCZDj3L0n0APhJdtQ2NNKiCBmO0qEIyfzEyR80FbBnd-c9XjWdF-aScOBVE=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>worldwide chapters<\/u><\/a> comprising the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pSlC-ZeE0XhoH72Oo3glqK1hFu-PXP_ua1xCkrjxJ0R6KegPIDxF3mHny_5hEs0VpPfszLz31RZGqpg2NrjymYlg2juX3QmBVeLkd2BLPX4kgOqovfXdsIKrn3ywCjxjsedv1MHHSzMUwAf8-fpe-fUqNm6EgVmRC5mBI8UFc114ZLAWElSzk8GjVvKaiLMuJAzxPi3xnK1hW4rZtmRZgN7XzNCOdGlljtZ0XUjZ1XpmBbpfDtWlQFlaovSyf2yN2O-PR6dHDRtCrAmAUAx75w==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc<\/u><\/a>. 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 Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or Spotify.<\/p>\n<p>PRESS CONTACT:<br \/>Katja Wald<br \/>MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge<br \/>kwald@mit.edu<br \/>(617) 253-8238<\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pLFOlSIVy02JBlHf9cqzI4B8uM1PHZujqKmus4Bu-HCUrSQyYgU_r3NOQxBBHyz63Wod0VwjLnuxBfCs1RpS8ZDmIlojyeyGSS80k-qxWwlCUgT5vSYecTQwcvL_VVlvi0XS6yNLAf9-oPel4OGvI7NjnlETvg0wbg69TMgfSXwBAjUhBQbGVVPdIOr9JqToC_cUZ8-FbiANkG82GtxKpU3wHiliWkpZZvglQHAHAC8S5zomyp140NoRTXcfwnhhp7RB0ivFKoovUCodIhVBYA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/f123be19-d50f-48dd-a076-40ef9e7c60c1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODIxMjUzMSM0MTA4NDI0IzUwMDAzMTExNw==\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/release\/track\/88aadb5c-00e6-4912-893a-0076d734985a\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge hosts second cohort of collegiate entrepreneurs battling for title of Best Student Startup CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; College and university student entrepreneurs, critical to the innovation ecosystem in Boston and beyond, will once again compete for the title of Best Student Startup at the Spring 2021 Beantown Throwdown on April 14 from 6:00 pm &#8211; 7:30 pm. Hosted by MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Cambridge, the Boston-area\u2019s premier multi-university pitch competition has been updated for the virtual world and organized into two sessions: Fall 2020 [Meet the winners, watch the video] and Spring 2021. The second half of the region\u2019s longest-standing and largest cross-college entrepreneur face-off will feature presentations from the following teams &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/beantown-throwdown-part-two-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-april-14\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Beantown Throwdown Part Two: Multi-University Start-up Pitch Competition Slated for April 14&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-472748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Beantown Throwdown Part Two: Multi-University Start-up Pitch Competition Slated for April 14 - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/beantown-throwdown-part-two-multi-university-start-up-pitch-competition-slated-for-april-14\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Beantown Throwdown Part Two: Multi-University Start-up Pitch Competition Slated for April 14 - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge hosts second cohort of collegiate entrepreneurs battling for title of Best Student Startup CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; College and university student entrepreneurs, critical to the innovation ecosystem in Boston and beyond, will once again compete for the title of Best Student Startup at the Spring 2021 Beantown Throwdown on April 14 from 6:00 pm &#8211; 7:30 pm. 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