Make It in Brooklyn: BK Bites Food Tech Pitch Contest
Get your tickets to the Make It in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bites Food Tech Pitch Contest! We’re bringing together a top selection of Brooklyn-based startups who are applying innovative technology to food. Five startups will pitch to a panel of expert judges, who will evaluate each presentation based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, market potential, and impact. The $5,000 prize will help the winning startup thrive and take their businesses to the next level.
Your $7 ticket will come with a refreshing drink, ensuring that attendees can sip and savor while witnessing the future of food unfold before their eyes. Complimentary light bites provided!
Our finalists are:
- Brandon Shi, CEO of Plate Post
- Michael Rhys, CEO of Barnwell Bio
- Richard Cumming, co-founder and CMO of Foodstream Network
- Samia Lemfadli, founder and CEO of Plot Bot
- Maneesa Wijesinghe Nelken, CEO of ZeroDay
Our panel of esteemed judges includes:
- Theodora Fontas – Chefs for Impact
- Nazli Parvizi – MOFAD
- Anna Castellani – Local Culture Management
- Shorne Benjamin – Fat Fowl
- Shad Ahmed – The Brunch Guy
Emcee:
- Brian Braiker – Brooklyn Magazine