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In December 2020, nine entrepreneurs competed in Union Bank’s third annual start-up pitching competition.
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Recent graduates of a local business accelerator program competed in Union Bankâs third annual start-up pitching competition on December 18, and out of nine contestants, three entrepreneursâall women of colorâwon the contest and were awarded funding for their companies.
The event was the latest held by Connect All @ the Jacobs Center, an accelerator dedicated to minority-owned companies. Contestants completed a four-month training program, and then had just five minutes to pitch their ideas in a video presentation to a panel of judges.
The first-place winner is Anahi Abe-Brower, founder of Worthy Picks, a line of reusable utensils, straws, toothbrushes, and other household goods made out of sustainable materials such as bamboo and organic cotton. Abe-Brower won $7,500 to support and expand her business. Her products can be ordered through her website and are also found in local boutiques, like Pigment.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – It’s not an easy time to start or grow a business right now, but three San Diego women did just that and are the winners of the Union Bank Start-up Pitch Competition.
Anahi Abe-Brower of Worthy Picks, Meri Birhane from Meri Consulting Services, and Jasmine Sadler of The STEAM Collaborative joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss their accomplishments.
The first-place winner of the competition is Worthy Picks, a startup owned by Anahi Abe-Brower, offering a curated selection of eco-friendly products, specializing in bamboo and organic cotton, to inspire a sustainable lifestyle. Abe-Brower received a $7,500 cash prize to support her business.