Austin Fast Start is a pitch competition with a purpose. We will hear from finalists in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and award an unrestricted cash prize and other opportunities to turn these dreams into realities. You'll get the opportunity to see and hear innovators present their ideas and vote for your favorite.

About Consumer Packaged Goods
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) are items used daily by consumers that require routine replacement or replenishment. Products may be food, beverage, apparel, jewelry, toys, tools, or anything you could imagine being sold at your favorite brickandmortar or online retailer.

Thank You to Our CPG Emcee and Judges!

● Emcee: Katrina Tolentino, Executive Director of Naturally Austin

● Corey Dolina, Vice President, SBA Banker at Regions Bank
● Sophia Javaheri, Innovations Portfolio Associate at AEO
● Crystal Royal, Supplier Diversity Manager at HEB
● Jack Meredith, Vice President, Marketing at Kettle & Fire

Prize Package Snapshot (total package valued at $5,000)
● $2,500 Cash Prize plus inkind prizes
● Financial and HR Consultation from vcfo
● Connect with Expert Coaches & Mentors at Un.Inc
● One Year Corporate Membership to the Austin Young Chamber

The Austin Fast Start is a partnership between the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department and the Austin Young Chamber. Austin Fast Start is a reoccurring pitch competition supporting early stage startups in various economic development priorities. We will hear from a new industry and award an unrestricted cash prize and other opportunities to identify and support local entrepreneurs as the future business leaders in our community.

Visit http://www.austintexas.gov/edd for Economic Development Department resources.

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