Finalists and Winners
2025 Finalists
- Overall competition winner
AZ-Tech (Steven Azzaro)
An Oklahoma-based biomechanics and hardware company designing human-performance tools that merge sports science with functional engineering. Its flagship product, the AZ-Tech Swing Right, is a compact insert placed beneath the wrappings of sporting equipment to align and slightly elevate the knocking knuckles—creating a natural bracing effect that increases control, consistency, and power.
- Social Enterprise
1st Place: Kevin Kuteesa (Prograte Capital Venture)
Prograte Capital Venture provides micro-investments to women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s informal sector. The company empowers women excluded from traditional finance systems. Its mission is to drive economic inclusion and growth through small business development.
- High Tech
1st Place: CycloAg (Nabia Fardin, Thulasi Prasad Veggalam)
CyloAg develops advanced electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft for agriculture. Using innovative cyclorotor propulsion, the aircraft deliver unmatched stability and precision while carrying heavy payloads. This technology enables safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly crop spraying and field monitoring, redefining precision agriculture for a sustainable future.
2nd Place: NXT Turbine Technologies (Carson McLain)NXT Turbine Technologies produces micro turbojet engines for unmanned drones. Their engines are lightweight, disposable, and cost-effective for defense applications. The company provides mission-ready propulsion solutions for the Department of Defense.
3rd Place: Entrepreneurs Eat (Thomas Kettles)
EntrepreneursEat connects entrepreneurs and small business owners through networking dinners. The app pairs users based on personality and goals, encouraging collaboration and support. It simplifies professional networking by creating real, meaningful connections.
- Main Street Lifestyles
1st Place: AZ Tech (Steven Azzaro)
An Oklahoma-based biomechanics and hardware company designing human-performance tools that merge sports science with functional engineering. Its flagship product, the AZ-Tech Swing Right, is a compact insert placed beneath the wrappings of sporting equipment to align and slightly elevate the knocking knuckles—creating a natural bracing effect that increases control, consistency, and power.
2nd Place: Plenish (Wyatt Nantz, Luke Nantz, Tyler Reynolds)Bottle-free hydration pouches filled with electrolytes and minerals. They’re designed for students, athletes, and professionals needing energy on the go. The product promotes health, convenience, and sustainability
3rd Place: Crescendo Guitars (CJ Christe)
Crescendo Guitars designs a portable, full-sized acoustic guitar that breaks down into laptop size. It assembles in under a minute with no tools required. The product targets travelers, students, and musicians who live an on-the-go lifestyle
- Rising Entrepreneur
1st Place: Lingua (Aubrey Fudge)
An AI- and VR-powered language learning platform that immerses users in realistic practice environments. It replaces traditional memorization with real-world interaction to boost retention. The system is designed for education, business, and government applications.
2nd Place: In The Middle of a Miracle (Brooklyn Hawkins)A nonprofit supporting children and teens with cancer in Oklahoma. It raises awareness, organizes fundraisers, and provides emotional and community support. The organization aims to bring hope and connection to families facing childhood cancer.
- People's Choice
Plenish (Wyatt Nantz, Luke Nantz & Tyler Reynolds)
Bottle-free hydration pouches filled with electrolytes and minerals. They’re designed for students, athletes, and professionals needing energy on the go. The product promotes health, convenience, and sustainability.
2024 Finalists
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Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
1st place: Snap Footwear (Trinity Hunsaker, Aidan Ahern & Addy Irwin)
- Social Enterprise
1st Place: In the Middle of a Miricle (Brooklyn Hawkins)
2nd Place: Request Releif (Maija Knudson)3rd Place: Dr. Palm Tree (Tianna Etes)
- High Tech
1st Place: LinquaTech (Aubrey Fudge)
2nd Place: Horizon (Olivia McKeever)
3rd Place: Quanstructs (Jackson Seiler, Cristian Mendoza) - Main Street Lifestyles
1st Place: BobaPour (Mary Wellington)
2nd Place: Snap Footwear (Trinity Hunsaker, Aidan Ahern & Addy Irwin)
3rd Place: Angela's DIY Designs (Angela Davis) - Rising Entrepreneurs
1st Place: Palette (Alison Conway)
- People's Choice
Snap Footwear (Trinity Hunsaker, Audan Ahern & Addy Irwin)
2023 Finalists
- Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
BlooKooz (Keenan Holsapple, Jack Pitts)
- Social Enterprise
1st Place: Piensa Consulting (Dania Crivelli Zavala)
- High Tech
1st Place: 10xNail Studio (Trevor Foglemanan)
2nd Place: Memo Spark (Boris Olkolkov, Sjakawat Hossain & Bingnan Jason Chen)
3rd Place: Fungamize (Elisa Schultz Costa Mazzo, Barbara dos Santos)
- Main Street Lifestyles
1st Place: BlooKooz (Keenan Holsapple, Jack Pitts) & Lady Lifts (Brenda Tapia, Sky Schumaker) *tied for 1st place
2nd Place: Palette (Alison Conway)
3rd Place: Sweet Tooth Dessert (Ryan Craig)
- People's Choice
Fungimize (Elisa Schultz da Costa Mazzo, Barbara dos Santos)
2022 Finalists
- Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
1st place: Alison Conway - Castoff's Creative
- Social Enterprise
1st Place: Jake Farrace (Mediums)
2nd Place: Alicia Young, Viswanath Nukalala (Pherolizeze)3rd Place: Dania Crivelli (Piensa Consulting)
- High Tech
1st Place: Saad Mahiuddin, Elisa Schultz da Casto Mazzo (Diagnono Sports)
2nd Place: Joe Quarnstrom, Carson Taylor, Tristen McCarter (Smart Caps)
3rd Place: Elo Enwa (Loqui.AI) - Main Street Lifestyles
1st Place: Rafiu Ali (Tutor Saab)
2nd Place: Alison Conway (Castoff's Creative)
3rd Place: Zakeya Johnson (Happy Ever After) - Rising Entrepreneurs
1st Place: Kyla Ellis (Events Unboxed)
- People's Choice
Alicia Young, Viswanath Nukala (Pherolize)
2021 Finalists
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Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
1st place: Patrick Bruce and Rachel Brown - Titan
- Social Enterprise
1st Place: Eden McCormack, James Avery, and Keenan Holsapple (Wave)
2nd Place: Alejandro Garci-Montiel (Me-Go World) - Big City/High Tech
1st Place: Aaron Chambers, Alexis Drake, John Daniels, Rosty Bruce (ParkingU)
2nd Place: Patrick Bruce and Rachel Brown (Titan)
3rd Place: Rowdy Malchow II and Carly Gotcher (Blue Lotus Energy) - Main Street Lifestyles
1st Place: Kyla Ellis (Events Unboxed)
2nd Place: Camden Swan (918 Crepes)
3rd Place: Johnathon Clark, Nate Nuthman, Ian Babb, and Ricard Cortez (Sole Swaps) - Rising Entrepreneurs
1st Place: Courtney Brown (AGSPOSURE)
- People's Choice
Eden McCormack, James Avery, and Keenan Holsapple (Wave)
2020 Finalists
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Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
1st place: Eric Michael Antonelli Mangalam Ravi Sahithya, Anirud Reddy Vem, Mohit Saraswat (Prostasia)
- Social Enterprise
1st place: Sean Tolbert (Present Educational Resources)
2nd place: Mayra Salazar (Light.Love.Life)
3rd place: Dawson Haworth (Charity Guru)
- Big City/High Tech
1st place: Jackson Moore (MentorMatch)
2nd place: Eric Michael Antonelli, Mangalam Ravi Sahithya, Anirud Reddy Vem, Mohit Saraswat (Prostasia)
3rd place: Braden Rubrecht (Bzzr)
- Main Street Lifestyles
1st place: Jaxton Secrest (Payne County Beef Co.)
2nd place: Kameren Batiste (Phantom Beauty)
3rd place: Emily Geest and Sarah Elzay (Pollinator Productions)
- Rising Entrepreneurs
1st place: Courtney Brown (AGSPOSURE)
1st place: Muwanika Idiobe (Jdiobe Food Industries)
2019 Finalists
- Overall Pitch and Poster Winner
1st place: Henry Cannon (Whisk)
- Hipster/Hacker Track
1st place: Marshall McAdams and Bo Faverer (Conshareto)
2nd place: Henry Cannon (Whisk)
3rd place: Erick Gonzalez (BikeSafe)
- Hustler Track Winners
1st place: Muwanika Jdiobe (Jdiobe Food Industries)
2nd place: Reid Reisling and Michael Buckley (Rip-Dip-Sip)
3rd place: Maya Salazar (Hawka)
- Social Track
1st place: Rachel Brown (Strides)
2nd place: Courtney Brown (AGSPOSURE)
3rd place: Grace Gunderson (SAFE)