Here are the highlights from the second edition of Emerging Ideas’ Pitch Night Bulawayo

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The First Pitch Night Bulawayo ignited a blazing fire whose flame keeps getting hotter and stronger among the Bulawayo community with each Pitch Night.

The second run of the Emerging Ideas Pitch Night Bulawayo Powered by RTG Inspirations was held on Friday 3 June in the Rainbow Hotel Presidential Conference Room.

Once again saw the room packed to the rafters and the #PitchByo trending on Twitter as an enthusiastic, vibrant and receptive community came out to rally behind the cause of “Rebuilding Bulawayo 3 Ideas at a Time”.

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The 2nd edition of Pitch Night Bulawayo attracted a sizable audience

The pitchers also held up their end of the bargain by remarkably delivering their amazing innovations.

From a “magical” meal delivery startup which left the crowd’s mouths watering (literally) to a startup that helps to Beta test other startups, and rounding off with a startup that offers treatment which removes wrinkles (Microdermabrasion) among its diverse portfolio of hair and beauty treatments. Bulawayo entrepreneurs never cease to amaze!

The curious crowd settled down and relaxed while enjoying the delicious snacks and weather perfect coffee provided by the Rendezvous Café,   free Make- up, manicure, massages and hairstyling demos from one of the startups lined up to pitch later in the evening.

The first pitch was by Ayanda with her startup called Foodie. It’s an online platform that connects people with a deep appreciation for food (foodies) with great meals whereby users sign up, order meals, give their location and in no time at all their meals are delivered by Foodie delivery people.

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Ayanda Mhlanga founder of Foodie answers questions

Next up was Thamsanqa’s X- Beta, a platform with curated users willing to test and try out new products and services in the market.

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Thamsanqa Mpofu the founder of X-Beta

X- Beta helps to solve the challenges faced by new businesses and startups in getting users as these are essential in the launch of a product or business and can be the difference between success and failure.

The last pitch was delivered by Mr and Mrs Dube presenting their startup – House of Faith- a hair salon and beauty spa.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dube, the founders of cosmetology startup House of Faith

House of Faith offers massages, hot paraffin treatments, facials, hair treatment, manicure and pedicure, last but not least- the famous Diamond Microdermabrasion (it undoes wrinkles).

The journey continues as Rainbow Tourism Group Inspirations, Emerging Ideas, Victory Business Forum and Neolab Technology will be bringing the next Bulawayo Pitch Nights on 1 July 2016.

Those wishing to attend are encouraged to get their free tickets by following the Emerging ideas Pitch Night Eventbrite link.

This article was written by the team from Tipster a  digital media startup from Bulawayo that shares news and tips.

Images credit – Newlight Photography

8 comments

  1. Terrence

    Amazing article by Tipster and I am just in awe of the support the Bulawayo community is giving to Pitch Nights. Solutions will be found and Bulawayo will live again.

  2. Ta10da

    Good article, see you July 1st!

  3. TheHeist

    Well written piece. #PitchByo is working well.

  4. Namah

    Emerging ideas is a great platform for start up entrepreneurs! keep up the great work

  5. Imi Vanhu Musadaro

    Nicely written article!! We were used to highlight articles just having pictures, without context.

  6. THABO

    HIE GUYS AM JUNIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WITH N+ AND CCNA MY PROBLEM IS THAT I DON’T HAVE EXPERIENCE SO I WONT GET A JOB CAN U PLEASE ADVISE ME OF A PLACE I CAN VOLUNTEER

  7. sz

    how do i register to attend on 1 July? followed the link but on clicking Register, It just refreshes page

    1. Terrence

      Hi SZ hook me up with your email add and name. I will email you a ticket

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