On November 6 at Bow and Arrow Brewery, the UNM Innovation Academy, in collaboration with UNM Rainforest Innovations, recognized the outstanding student entrepreneurs in the Fall 2024 Rainforest Student Pitch Competition. The competition provides a platform for student entrepreneurs from across New Mexico to present their innovative business ideas.
A special thank you to the generous sponsors, Judy Love, Bank of Albuquerque, and Bow and Arrow Brewing Co., whose support significantly enhanced the impact of this year’s competition. Thanks to the Bank of Albuquerque, the prize pool for the top three winners and all finalists was doubled, offering even greater recognition for their outstanding efforts.
The winners and finalists at this year’s event included:
Bank of Albuquerque Audience Choice Winner:
Rishitha Kondrolla – Sun Harvest
Judges’ Choice Winners:
Kari Yacisin – ID AID
Gabriel Gurule – Grocery Gauge
Finalists:
Joshua Zamora-Griego – 2nd Opinion
Charles Aguirre – Campus Core
Mukesh Chandra Doppalapudi & Kranthi Kiran Alapati – Research Unlock
Carley Sedillo – Solid Oil Soaps
Glen Osborne – New City Scouts
Emmanuel Shepard – Thrifty Mug
Tara Memarian – StethoTrack
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Learn more about UNM Innovation Academy on their website and see their November update email here: https://mailchi.mp/06840e782a9d/ia-november2024?e=72fdc927ee
