2024 Winners
The exciting conclusion of the fifth annual 53 Ideas Business Pitch Competition was held on July 25, 2024. The competition began with an open call for ideas generating more than 100 initial pitch submissions. Judges selected the top 53 ideas to move forward in the competition and later narrowed the field down to 10 semi-finalists who pitched for the top three spots. First place winning $10,000, second place earning $5,000, and third place receiving $2,500. Check out the 2024 winners below and scroll down to watch a replay to see all the pitches.
ERIN MARTIN
Pump For Joy
Pump for Joy provides a disposable, 100% biodegradable breastmilk collection kits designed for moms on the move. Each kit is sterile and contains a disposable version of every pump part that comes in contact with your milk - including breast flange, backflow protector, valve, and breastmilk storage.
DR. MONIQUE MAY
Physician In The Kitchen
Physician In The Kitchen is the brand introducing Vegan W(orcestershire) Sauce. A low-sodium, low-calorie, sweet and tangy flavor-enhancing sauce, handcrafted by a physician, that adds savory notes to a variety of foods.

ZANBRIA ASANTE
Unravl a product of Swella
Physician In The Kitchen
Physician In The Kitchen is the brand introducing Vegan W(orcestershire) Sauce. A low-sodium, low-calorie, sweet and tangy flavor-enhancing sauce, handcrafted by a physician, that adds savory notes to a variety of foods.
ZANBRIA ASANTE
Unravl a product of Swella
Unravl (a product by Swella) is an innovative, automated, and patented device for safely taking down braids. This device unravels braids two times faster helping save time and money.
2024 PITCH DAY FINALE PLAYBACK