Pitch Perfect 2025 Ignites Momentum for Local Startups
The inaugural event unites entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders to champion regional innovation
A SHOWCASE OF REGIONAL TALENT
On November 12, 2025, Southeast Wisconsin’s top entrepreneurs gathered at the Kenosha Innovation Center for the Pitch Perfect Competition, showcasing the region’s brightest startup talent from Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties. The event highlighted innovative ideas and fostered collaboration across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A DAY OF INNOVATION AND CONNECTION
Finalists refined their pitches during an afternoon session before taking the stage for the main competition from 4–6 PM, where five judges—Dana Guthrie (Gateway Capital), Rob Davis (Nosco), Minna Dinh-Stuver (Chase for Business), Jacob Jacobsohn (Propellent Ventures), and Meg Sranske (SC Johnson – Racine)—deliberated and selected the winners.
PITCH PERFECT 2025 WINNERS
After an exciting round of live pitches, the competition recognized standout entrepreneurs:
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1ST PLACE ($5K) – Tykr, Sean Tepper1ST PLACE ($5K) – Tykr, Sean Tepper Helps retail investors buy and sell stocks with confidence.
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2ND PLACE ($3K) – Sit By Me, Bradley Steckart2ND PLACE ($3K) – Sit By Me, Bradley Steckart A social app and business dashboard connecting people and businesses in urban cafés and co-working spaces.
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3RD PLACE ($1.5K) – Offline Wine, Sarah Mack3RD PLACE ($1.5K) – Offline Wine, Sarah Mack Creates thoughtfully made non-snob European wines with fabulously cheeky labels and easy pairings curated for you.
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AUDIENCE FAVORITE ($500) – Caregiver Compass, Rachel GageAUDIENCE FAVORITE ($500) – Caregiver Compass, Rachel Gage A Racine County business helping working family caregivers manage responsibilities through a supportive app and online platform.
NETWORKING & CONNECTIONS
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Chase, KABA, RCEDC, WCEDA, KIN, Tech-Prize, UW-Parkside, Gateway Technical College, Carthage College, and the Wisconsin Technology Council
For more information on the Pitch Perfect 2025 event, as well as future entrepreneur events, visit www.kin-kenosha.org/entrepreneurship.
