Bryan Hobbs, Founder and CEO of Pruuvn, Showcase 8 Grant Winner

Pruuvn (pruuvn.com), a startup empowering organizations and individuals to established trusted relationships through the sharing of verified credentials, was the Judge’s Choice Winner of a $10k grant from Cox Enterprises during Startup Runway Showcase 8. We had a chat with Bryan Hobbs, founder and CEO of Pruuvn about his experience at Startup Runway. A recorded […]

Ming Yang, Founder and CEO of Orchard, Showcase 8 Grant Winner

Orchard (orchardinfo.com), a startup connecting personable technicians with older adults to alleviate frustrations with technology, was the Community Choice Winner of a $10k grant from the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact during Startup Runway Showcase 8. We had a chat with Ming Yang, co-founder and CEO of Orchard about her experience at […]

Announcing Showcase 8 (Press Release)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]May 15, 2020 The Startup Runway Foundation is thrilled to announce Spring 2020 Showcase Finalists. These founders will pitch May 20 for a total of $20,000 in grants. Founders, investors, and innovators are invited to break out sessions, mentoring sessions, and competitive voting. The half-day virtual event brings together the inclusive innovation ecosystem. Startup Runway […]

Startup Runway Launches in Chicago!

Largest Startup Pitch for Underrepresented Founders Comes to Chicago Thanks to American Family Insurance CHICAGO (3/4/2020) – The Startup Runway Foundation is pleased to announce its first pitch event in Chicago, May 21, thanks to presenting sponsor American Family Insurance. Founded in 2016, Startup Runway is the largest pitch competition series in the country for underrepresented […]