Pitch Competition

Pitch Day is a celebration of the highly successful entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Teton region and beyond. We hope to inspire audience members and others in our community to dream up or begin their own entrepreneurial journey.

A group of four people standing on a red circular stage during Pitch Day 2024, with a backdrop featuring logos of sponsors like Pirate Ship and Merrill A Bank of America Company, as well as Wyoming Business Council and University of Wyoming College of Business.

Pitch Day—free to attend and will be open to the public—and will be held at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, October 7th from 5:00-7:00 pm MST with a reception to follow.

Register FOR PITCH DAY HERE

Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories:

This award is given to the company that our experienced entrepreneur judges determine has (1) the most compelling business idea, (2) the best chance for business success, (3) the highest likelihood of getting funded, and (4) the strongest presentation.
This award is given to the entrepreneur who “wows” the audience with their presentation and company vision.
The Bob Arndt Community Caretaker Award is presented to that entrepreneur or venture whose person/team and company best embodies the core values and mission of Silicon Couloir. Just as Bob lived his life guided by the value of community caretaking, this company will exemplify growing a culture of stewardship, leadership, participation, collaboration, and citizenship that inspires and enriches our tight-knit, welcoming mountain town.

Selected entrepreneurs have five coaching sessions with a team of successful and experienced business experts leading up to the main event. A critical and high-value feature of the program, coaching helps entrepreneurs hone their delivery and synthesize their business concept, financials, and presentation.

2025 Pitch Day Finalists

Caucell

Caucell has invented an AI blood test from 10 drops of blood. It is a painless at-home blood test, based on the immune system, that screens for about 50 autoimmune and chronic diseases. Caucell’s blood test will be offered by primary care providers, cutting down the diagnostic process from years to weeks.
Cowboy Country Milling

Cowboy Country Milling strengthens Wyoming’s food system by keeping value-added agriculture right here at home. By sourcing wheat from local farmers, milling it in Pine Bluffs, and selling directly to regional bakeries and families, the company creates jobs in farming, food production, logistics, and retail—all while keeping dollars circulating in communities across Wyoming.
MayPall

MayPall has developed an innovative new mouthwash inspired by research from the University of Wyoming. MayPall's all-natural formula is not only effective but also completely safe to swallow.
Rise Centered

Rise Centered is a wellness brand helping people reconnect with themselves through beautifully designed, phone-free products. Their flagship item—a sunrise alarm clock made from natural materials—is a screen-free solution for better mornings and deeper rest.
Simple Learning

Simple Learning is an innovative educational solution dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities through cutting-edge resources. As the inventor of a patented sound device designed to enhance focused ability, Founder Tina Kramer leverages her personal experience with ADHD and her teaching background to provide transformative tools that improve educational support for individuals, families, and educators.

Congratulations to our five finalists on their sophisticated and polished pitches! A tremendous amount of hard work went into each compelling and thoughtful presentation.