SUMMER BULLPEN 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
AGE 13-17
152
APPLICANTS
16
COUNTRIES
23
INDUSTRIES
13
SEMI - FINALISTS
6
FINALISTS
The Ascend Now Bullpen is a 'Shark-Tank' competition where students from around the world pitch their business to a panel of investors and industry professionals. The winner receives a 1,000 SGD seed fund to start their business. Each finalist gets 3 minutes to pitch their business and then has to answer questions from the judges for 5 minutes. This Summer, we had 143 applicants who brought amazing ideas and value propositions to the Bullpen.
OUR JUDGES
KISHIN RK
CEO of RB Capital Group
and Chairman of TiffinLabs
FRANCISCO ARCILLA
Partner and Board Member,
TNF Investments
CARLY KWAN
Program Director,
EiM Global
BASIM AL-AHMADI
Managing Director,
BZF Consultancy
WINNER OF THE 2021 ASCEND NOW SUMMER BULLPEN
HENRY GOULD
CEO, SureFit 3D
SureFit 3D is an app that acts as an AI-based podiatrist to help users find the perfect fitting shoes. With three simple steps: Scanning, Recommendation and Sales, SureFit 3D aims to help all the relevant stakeholders involved.
Henry's win can be attributed to his rigorous research, interviewing over sixteen podiatrists and end-users. He also had a very well-thought-out business model, earning a commission per sale. His presentation and ability to answer the judges' questions was absolutely flawless.
FINALISTS
The remaining finalists put up a tough fight, with value propositions ranging from cleaning up the ocean floor to helping dentists. These entrepreneurs deserve massive credit for putting in the grueling hours into figuring out their product-market fit and value proposition.
AMELIA & AMEA
Co-Founders, Knowmadland
An EdTech company that offers interactive workshops by companies & professionals
AVA
Founder, Pawsic
An app that teaches users how to play music to their pets
ALYSSA & NATALIA
Co-Founders, OceanAid
A company that recycles nylon fishing nets and provides jobs to fishermen.
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ARI & SORA
Co-Founders, ConnectUs
An online learning platform with synchronous learning, socialization and gamification
ARIS CHINN
Founder, Cavi Spot
An app that allows users to get their teeth checked by dentists remotely
STRAIGHT FROM THE FILM ROOM
SOME OF THE JUDGE'S COMMENTS
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KISHIN RK
"I think they have done extremely well. I am amazed to see some of these presentations. The confidence and the ability to actually think through every single detail is amazing."