Flyer Pitch Competition Ignites Innovation in Dayton Startups

The University of Dayton's Flyer Pitch Competition is back, offering over $100,000 in prizes and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode explores the vibrant startup ecosystem in Dayton, highlighting success stories like last year's tech winner, Kalix, and the impact of such competitions on community innovation and economic growth. We also discuss the ongoing trend of pandemic startups thriving and reshaping the economy, along with insights from the recent Discovery Challenge at Florida State University, where innovative ideas are being transformed into impactful ventures.

Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ud-flyer-pitch-competition-returns-211303307.html
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/nyt/nytbusiness/pandemic-startups-are-still-thriving-and-helping-to-fuel-the-economy/article_72ba5a34-850a-11ef-a89d-9742a0bab189.html
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/11/heres-the-full-list-of-39-us-ai-startups-that-have-raised-100m-or-more-in-2024/
https://www.miragenews.com/fsu-startups-win-110k-in-discovery-challenge-1335642/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) UD Flyer Pitch Competition returns to fund startups, businesses and nonprofits
(00:03:39) Pandemic startups are still thriving, and helping to fuel the economy
(00:05:39) Here’s the full list of 39 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024
(00:07:52) FSU Startups Win $110K in Discovery Challenge