Finalists Announced for SBC Summit Americas' Opening Ceremony Pitching Competition
Unleashing the Powerhouse Start-ups at SBC First Pitch
The curtains are up on the finalists for the thrilling SBC First Pitch competition at the ongoing SBC Summit Americas, which kicked off on May 13th. The grand finale will unfold on May 15th, as part of the "Leaders" conference track at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale.
Entering the ring are the following five start-ups, each with an impressive proposition:
- Sidebetz: Pioneers in the development of a dynamic odds engine for live poker, enabling live poker stream viewers to place bets on each hand they watch.
- Wager Games: A tech and short-form video content powerhouse, offering viewers the ability to duplicate bets from content creators in a single click.
- PromptBet.ai: An innovative AI-driven SaaS platform, empowering sports betting and iGaming operators with top-tier smart search capabilities (voice and text).
- Gamewagrs: A cutting-edge platform, enabling gamers to place bets and create parlays based on their performance in favorite video games.
- Staked AI: A leading AI-powered B2B audio platform, creating cost-effective and emotionally engaging podcast-style audio content for sports marketers.
This year, the contest will see each finalist delivering a dynamic, 3-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session, wherein they'll take questions from experienced investors and industry veterans. Prepare to witness top-notch ideas come to life and alliances formed before your very eyes!
The panel of honorable judges for the competition features high-profile industry veterans with evaluated investments and proven company guidance:
- Paris Smith, Founder, Life Winning/Defy The Odds
- David Fica, CEO/Founder, Land Vegas
- Scott Secord, Partner, Cardinal Sports Capital
- Kimberley Nixon, Managing Partner, Open Venture Capital
- Quinton Singleton, Founder, Zero Labs
- Jesse Learmonth, the Master of Ceremonies for the event
The winner of the competition stands to secure a staggering prize package valued at over $110,000! Here's the lowdown on what they can expect:
- MetaBet & Are You Watching This: One year of API access to real-time Sports Data from Are You Watching This? and Gambling Data from MetaBet, worth $48,000.
- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming: A 6-month subscription to their cutting-edge Sports & Emerging Verticals reports, valued at $25,000.
- SBCMedia: A comprehensive advertising package that includes newsletter advertising and 2 featured editorials promoting the business, worth $11,000.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): $10,000 in promotional credits for a variety of services.
- Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC: $5,000 in credit towards gaming-related legal services.
- Square in the Air: A comprehensive winner's package that includes a site video, social media promotion, a free audit with competitor analysis, and a strategy guide for profile boosting, valued at $5,000.
- Vegas Kings: An ultra-exclusive brand or web design package, worth $3,100, from the premier iGaming Design and Development Agency.
- GameOn: A comprehensive marketing package that includes the creation and distribution of two press releases, an interview with a US-facing trade publication, a short video interview on social media, and inclusion in GameOn's newsletters, valued at $2,300.
So, buckle up and gear up for an unforgettable showdown! Which of these promising start-ups will capture the coveted prize package? Time will tell!
The finalists at the SBC First Pitch competition, part of the SBC Summit Americas, are showcasing innovative ideas in sports, finance, and technology. For instance, Sidebetz is developing a dynamic odds engine for live poker, while Wager Games allows viewers to duplicate bets from content creators with a single click. The judging panel, featuring industry veterans like Paris Smith and David Fica, will evaluate these start-ups, offering substantial prizes such as a year of Sports Data and Gambling Data access, legal services, marketing packages, and design services. The battle for the $110,000 prize is set to unfold on May 15th, promising a memorable showdown between these promising start-ups.
