Six Entrepreneurs Chosen as ZINO Zillionaire Finalists
SEATTLE, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Six early-stage and expansion companies were selected as finalists vying for two $50,000 investment funds at ZINO Society's ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum at Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. The six were selected from an original field of 20 entrepreneurs representing technology, life science, consumer products and other business sectors. After a period of further due diligence, the funds will be awarded to the top two best investment opportunities as determined by the ZINO Zillionaire Investment Fund investors. In addition, all 20 companies are eligible for additional angel funding by individual accredited investors.
2010 ZINO Zillionaire Fund Finalists: As selected by Fund Investors | |
Banshee Bungee, Kevin Veon | |
Enroute Systems Corporation, Keith McCall | |
FiatLux Imaging, Inc., Max Lyon | |
Harbor Wing Technologies, Ken Childress | |
IMOS, Adam Stein | |
NanoICE, Inc., Craig Rominger | |
"Not only did we hear from some exciting growth companies who were competing for funds, but we also previewed some early-stage companies during our Back-of-the-Napkin Pitch session that had a chance to vet their ideas in front of an investing audience that included angel investors and VCs," reported Cathi Hatch, CEO and Founder of ZINO Society. "It was a valuable and fascinating experience for everyone attending!"
ZINO Zenith Awards: As selected by all attendees: | |
ZINO Zenith Best Investment Opportunity | |
Craig Rominger, NanoICE, Inc. | |
ZINO Zenith Best Presenter | |
David Makuen, BuiltBurger | |
List of 5-Minute Presenting Companies | |||
Banshee Bungee | Kevin Veon | ||
BedRock Hotels | Bert Carder | ||
BuiltBurger | David N. Makuen | ||
Cloudpak | Michael Templeman | ||
Daddy-O Productions, Inc | Brian Maggio | ||
Emergent Detection | Eric Fogel | ||
Enroute Systems Corporation | Keith McCall | ||
FiatLux Imaging, Inc. | Max Lyon | ||
Flux Drive, Inc. | Philip "Chip" Corbin III | ||
Hydrovolts | Burt Hamner | ||
IMOS | Adam Stein | ||
Indie Vinos, Inc | Karin McKercher | ||
Mobile On Services | Anders Davidson | ||
Moprise, Inc | David D'Souza | ||
NanoICE, Inc. | Craig C. Rominger | ||
Vioguard | Larry Ranta | ||
Wine Valet, Inc. | Geff Woodward | ||
About ZINO Society
ZINO Society is a membership network that connects accredited investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding and connects people for business and social interaction, enrichment, education and commerce. Since its inception five years ago, ZINO Society has facilitated angel funding in excess of $15.0 million for early-stage and expansion businesses. More information can be found at zinosociety.com.
SOURCE ZINO Society
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