IDA Sports Co-founder Ben Sandhu, said it was an extraordinary opportunity for the business, which is currently involved in Activator’s LaunchHUB program.
“Of course there were a few butterflies, but it was really humbling pitching to such an engaged audience of some of the best and brightest business leaders in Melbourne,” Sandhu said.
The Pitch@Palace participants were an exciting example of the entrepreneurial mindset in action, combining great ideas and innovative technology to solve local and global problems.
Another pitch on the night came from Master of Analytics student and Research Officer in the School of Science Dr Jo Zimpel, who developed STEM Hub, an online marketplace that connects industry with the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) community.
They’re currently focused on providing top quality STEM internships, capstone projects and jobs for students and recent graduates.
Zimpel, who developed the business after her own difficulty finding work in the industry post study, said the experience at Pitch@Palace was phenomenal.
“I was approached by some amazing companies,” Zimpel said.
The future looks bright for STEM Hub, partnering with RMIT’s School of Science and looking to extend their relationship with the College of Science, Engineering and Health.
RMIT entrants at Pitch@Palace On Tour Melbourne:
Recovawear – providing post-surgery clothing and wellbeing solutions for patients
IDA Sports – designing the world’s best football boot for women
STEM Hub – an online platform that connects industry with STEM students and graduates
Kontent Labs – an EdTech company that digitises frontline knowledge for better service, analytics, compliance and capability
Jaunt – upcycling iconic cars to build electric vehicles and a community owned car share network
Made of Bamboo – a social enterprise that uses environmentally friendly bamboo toys to educate
Girri Giri – a platform to help entertainment businesses promote their experiences in real time, and allow consumers to discover them in the moment
Story: Elisa Arduca and Karen Phelan
