We’re thrilled to announce that Kwamane Liddell and ThriveLink have emerged as the winners of the Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition! Thank you to all the talented founders who shared their visionary startup ideas and to the panel of judges, investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts who joined us for an inspiring event.
We’d also like to thank our incredible sponsors, Pledge LA, Accelerate CA, CalOSBA, CD10 Office of Heather Hutt, and Gunderson Dettmer for their legal services sponsor. This event wouldn’t have been possible without them!
Shout out to all of our finalists including:
Melissa Bime of Infiuss Health: an AI powered clinical research assistant to help supercharge clinical research studies.
Perry Halman-Peguillan of SpendCare: A spend management platform for in-home care companies to control and track the groceries, medications and other items their caregivers purchase on behalf of their clients.
Stephen Hargrett of wrkspace: An AI-powered platform that connects remote professionals and businesses with flexible, community-driven workspaces, transforming underutilized office spaces into vibrant, collaborative environments.
Lincoln Manning of NoSongRequests.com: A platform revolutionizing audience interaction by connecting 200,000 fans to 11,000 DJs and live bands every month, using an easy QR code for song requests.
For early-stage investors exploring high-potential companies led by Black and Brown entrepreneurs, this competition spotlighted exceptional ventures primed for growth. We extend our gratitude to the LA tech community—including LPs, VCs, corporate executives, foundations, and family offices—who attended and supported emerging talent.
Stay tuned for more events from Plug In Ventures, where we continue to foster innovation, connection, and limitless opportunities in tech!