Tumble, Bailout Systems take top prizes at Startup Week Pitch Competition

September 14, 2021

Twelve startup founders pitched for $10K in cash prizes last night at Launch Dayton Startup Week 2021!

Taking first place in the innovation/tech category was Michael Ragsdale, founder of Bailout Systems, a fall safety company that has developed the world’s smallest rappelling/descent technology, enabling user from multiple industries to lower or fall hands free.

First place in the main street category went to cofounder duo Charles Wheeler & Jeffrey Caldwell of Tumble, providing on-demand wash&fold and dry-cleaning services, giving users more free time.

This year tech/innovation pitch prize was sponsored by Entrepreneurs’ Center, & the main street pitch prize was sponsored by Spark Fairborn.

Bailout Systems and Tumble each took home $5,000 to infuse into their businesses.

All of the pitches were fantastic, and the judges had a difficult time selecting a winner. Also pitching at the 2021 Startup Week Pitch Competition were:

In the innovation/tech-based category —

Lunnie. Community-led brand for a pretty and powerful postpartum. We’re reinventing the nursing bra.
Green Zero Energy. Green Zero Energy is revolutionizing the renewable energy sector with clean mobile power.
IRT. Communication of results of Remote Patient Monitoring to and from a patient’s Electronic Health Record.
MilesAhead Energy. At MilesAhead Energy, our obsession are solid-state batteries, that will enable electric vehicle & electric aircraft manufacturers to charge faster and have higher power for takeoff/landing; via our heat-embracing battery technology.
Illume. illume is developing a wearable SOS device for endurance athletes to allow them a vital communication link with emergency contacts or emergency services while training.

In the main street category —

Ceremony. Ceremony boxes to honor, heal and celebrate the events of life
New Season Wellness. New season wellness provides health conscious individuals a variety of CBD infused products that can replace many items used daily
Hue House. Hue House is an independently owned fine art supply store and community studio located in Downtown Dayton serving artists and aspiring creatives of all ages and abilities.
Home Cooked Vibes. As good as Grandma’s…with a Chicago twist!
Gem City Selfie Museum. Using vibrant colors and interactive props to increase mental wellness so you can grow to become your best SELF!