Past Winners | Vermont Pitch Challenge | The University of Vermont(title)

Congratulations to Our 2024 Winners! Five finalist teams were selected from among hundreds of submissions for the chance to pitch their business ideas in-person and win a full scholarship to the University of Vermont. Meet the finalists below!

Grand prize (full scholarship to UVM)

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Pippa Scott

 

Name: Pippa Scott

Hometown: Killington, Vermont

High school graduation year: 2025

Business pitch: Ride for Mental Health is a nonprofit that raises awareness about and provides support to kids and teens struggling with mental health in the action sports community. 

 

 

$5,000 prize

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Danny Philip

Name: Danny Philip

Hometown: Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

High school graduation year: 2025

Business pitch: Agri-Equip aims to catalyze agricultural development in the vibrant landscapes of the US Virgin Islands by empowering farmers with the equipment and supplies they need.

$5,000 prize

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Pierson and Parker Jones

Names: Pierson and Parker Jones

Hometown: Lutz, Florida

High school graduation year: 2025

Business pitch: DiscGuard is a medical device that increases mobility and improves patient outcomes by preventing re-injury after spinal surgery.

$1,000 prize

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Sebastian Tan

Name: Sebastian Tan

Hometown: Sewickly, Pennsylvania

High school graduation year: 2025

Business pitch: OutsideConnection helps formerly incarcerated individuals or those with criminal records find employment success by partnering with Fortune 500 companies and reentry organizations.

$1,000 prize

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Eliza Strum

Name: Eliza Strum

Hometown: Ticonderoga, New York

High school graduation year: 2024

Business pitch: EcoCharge is a wearable charging solution for mobile devices that utilizes the kinetic energy of the wearer.