5 Across has given over 250 founders a new platform and thousands of Kentuckians a fun place to engage with local startups.
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5 Pitches
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5 Minutes
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$500 Cash Prize
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5:00pm Start
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$5 Entry Fee
Over 10 years of putting the spotlight on Kentucky Entrepreneurs
Join us at the next 5 Across
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August 28, 2024
Location: 300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508
5 Across August 2024 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
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Our most recent winner
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AirTrek Robotics
Kentucky
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Or Revisit a Previous Winner
June 2024
AirTrek Robotics
Founders:
Chris
April 2024
OneUp
Founders:
Caleb
February 2024
ValueBuddy
Founders:
Ace
And Don't Forget Rule #17
Bring
the
Fun
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