Upcoming PubTalk to feature business pitch competition

The next Clark County PubTalk will take place on Tuesday, June 18. Inspired by ABC’s popular television show “Shark Tank,” the event will feature a business pitch competition where four local companies will pitch their business ideas to a judging panel of five “sharks.” The sharks will determine the winner that receives a $1,000 prize and an exclusive invitation to a summer angel investor networking event.

The selected “sharks” represent a diverse set of backgrounds, as well as depth of business experience. The panel includes:

  • George DeCarlo, founder and CEO of Woobox, which provides a suite of viral applications used to grow and engage fans through social promotions.
  • Betsy Henning, founder and CEO of AHA! (Alling, Henning and Associates Inc.). Prior to starting her own company, Henning led the Hewlett-Packard Brand Innovation Lab.
  • Paul Kollar, founder and president of Loki Scientific, a Vancouver-based firm specializing in laser modulation technology.
  • Lisa Lowe, attorney and shareholder at the Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Vancouver office. Lowe is also the board chair for Identity Clark County and a board member of the CREDC.
  • Rick Nagle, co-founder of VectorPoint Ventures, a private equity firm that provides growth capital to middle market companies.

The upcoming event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fort Vancouver National Trust’s Artillery Barracks (600 E. Hatheway Rd. in Vancouver). Cost of attendance is $20 for those who register by June 12, or $30 thereafter or at the door.

For more information or to register, visit www.swwdc.org.