BGSA Supply Chain “Shark Tank”

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It is our pleasure to announce this year’s finalists for BGSA Supply Chain “Shark Tank” competition. With a record number of applicants representing many high caliber companies from which to choose, we are delighted with our six finalists and look forward to having them present their Big Idea to our outstanding audience of over 200 supply chain CEOs and leaders. Each finalist will be given a five-minute pitch, followed by five minutes of Q&A with our judges. The winner will receive a prize, live audience recognition, follow-up press coverage, and qualify for a potential investment opportunity from the BGSA Supply Chain Sharks, as well as from Cambridge Capital.

This year’s finalists are:

• Sanjay Chopra – Co-Founder & CEO, Cognistx
• Aaron Frank – Co-Founder & CEO, Deliver-EZ
• Martin Lew – Founder & CEO, Commtrex
• Kyle Marks – CEO, Retire-IT
• Seth Patin – Founder & CEO, LogistiVIEW
• Lance Theobald – CEO, SecūrSpace

This year’s judges are:

• Moderator: Benjamin Gordon – CEO, Cambridge Capital
• Jack Holmes – Chairman, Emerge (Former President, UPS Freight)
• Rob Howard – Vice President, Target
• Claude Pumilia – CEO, DAT Solutions LLC
• Herb Shear – Chairman, Shear Family Office

If you are a supply chain company developing the “next big idea” and are in need of financing to bring it to market, apply now to be featured in BGSA Supply Chain “Shark Tank.”

You’ve seen it on TV, and now is your chance to be one of only six companies that will be given this unique opportunity to present their concepts to three judges, and over 200 industry decision-makers, looking for investment opportunities.

Each of the six selected companies will receive:

• The chance to discuss your Big Idea with supply chain leaders, engaging in powerful dialogue with CEOs, presidents and other executives from across the industry
• The possibility of obtaining funding by enticing one of over 200+ decision-makers, and prospective investors to finance your Big Idea at the BGSA Supply Chain Shark Tank!

The winners will receive a total of $5,000 in prizes provided by DAT, and $10,000 in legal services from Benesch.

There is no cost to apply, and multiple applications/nominations are accepted. The deadline for submission has been extended to 11/21/19. Selected finalists will receive the discounted conference registration/entrance fee of $1,000.