First up was Cannon Community Member and Venture Studio veteran IncentiFind, the nation’s only comprehensively standardized and searchable database for green incentives. Founder and CEO Natalie Goodman took us through the latest exciting developments in IncentiFind’s progress as they look to raise their first official investment round. Previously featured in our Founders Focus series, IncentiFind helps commercial and residential property owners take advantage of green incentive programs, a market which just last year resulted in over $10B in unclaimed returns because there was no database to make these incentives easy to find.

Next on the agenda was Potentia, a full-service recruiting firm focused on Tech Leadership placement as well as Autism Employment in Tech for recent college grads. Over 80% of functioning autistic college graduates fail to find employment and Potentia aims to assist companies fill their demand in the tech community and beyond. It’s also a personal mission for Founder & CEO Jeff Miller, who’s son has autism, and Miller has developed an exceptional platform to help employers tap into extremely talented but underrepresented population.

Finally, we heard from Topl’s Co-Founder & President Kim Raath, who capped the night with another crowd pleasing pitch. Topl’s blockchain protocol is an open, decentralized network designed to move goods and payments while proving impact and sustainability. Like a system of digital highways, Topl’s infrastructure verifies movement for goods and funds for an entire generation of more sustainable and inclusive supply chains and marketplaces. Their focus is on certifying three types of value – funds, impact, and goods, and Topl is making an impact on improving the viability of verified sustainable and environmentally friendly supply chains.

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