Startup Texas 2023

Emerging Industries Pitch Competition

December 14, 2023 · eBridge Center, Brownsville

Nine companies closed out Startup Texas's 2023 season at the eBridge Center, pitching for three awards of $40,000, $20,000, and $10,000.

Participants:

  • BuildCo.

  • GreenZone Enterprises

  • Hemp Lime Homes

  • iBed

  • Meet! Texas

  • MyFluence

  • Partnership Institute

  • Rizome

  • Velox Global Solutions

Jesús Loera, Founder

Real-time project-management platform for faster construction cost estimation.

Company Profile

BuildCo.

Meet! Texas

Julian Jimenez, Founder

Social platform that uses technology to encourage real-world connection and counter digital isolation.

Company Profile

GreenZone Enterprises

Tionte Boggan, Founder

Waste-management platform using blockchain to promote recycling and a circular economy.

Company Profile

MyFluence

Derrick D'Acolaste, Founder

Platform connecting brands with local influencers for strategic collaborations.

Company Profile

Judges:

  • Dr. Sylvia Robles | UTRGV

  • Dr. Luis Martinez | Capital Factory

  • Ruben Cantú | UT Austin

  • CS Freeland | Texas Venture Alliance

Hemp Lime Homes

Jim Turner, Founder

Eco-friendly construction with hemp-based building materials.

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iBed

Pilar Caudillo & Agustín Martínez, Founders

Healthcare technology built around comfort and care for older adults.

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