Get with VERGE [http://vergehq.com/] Muncie in May and make powerful
connections with local and state-wide innovators. Entrepreneurs,
developers, and investors join together downtown for another exciting
line up of pitches and a fire-side chat with an outstanding
technology-driven entrepreneur.
First drink and some chow are on the house to help get the
conversations flowing. Your job is to show up with an open mind and a
passion for your project, idea, skillset. Prepare for your next steps,
because VERGE Muncie is where you meet the person who's going to help
make that happen.
We are an open community of high-energy networkers looking to make
profitable connections in our local and VERGE national community.
VENUE:
BRADLEY COMPANY [http://www.bradleyco.com/] & TOWNSEND
[http://www.townsendcorporation.com/] has partnered with Verge
Muncie to provide an inside view 25,000 SF of office flex space
available near the White River in Muncie's Tech Park.
A seasoned and talented team of real estate professionals serving the
Midwest region since 1978, Bradley Company provides innovative
services for all commercial real estate needs. Bradley Company is
committed to, and actively invests in, the growth and prosperity of
our local communities.
Townsend's people continue their commitment to be the best in the
industry. Their dedication, innovation, resourcefulness, and integrity
have built The Townsend Corporation into a third-generation,
privately-held company. Townsend provides a wide range of services,
expertise, and innovative technology to its specialized core markets -
vegetation management, power line clearance, custom blending and
repackaging of herbicides, electric utility line construction,
storm-damage relief, and process automation.
AGENDA
Doors open at 5:30 for food and beer. Mix and mingle until the pitches
kick off at 6:00pm.
The three PITCHERS WILL HAVE 5 MINUTES TO SHARE THEIR UNIQUE STORIES -
no exceptions. The PITCHERS WILL THEN HAVE 5 MINUTES OF Q&A from the
crowd, and time to mingle so you'll get a chance to plug into their
start-up momentum.
(for after-party info, talk to a VERGE Muncie Army member)
THE PITCHERS: PITCH #1
BAR TIME [https://twitter.com/mybartime] is the first mobile
application to connect people with all the bar information needed to
plan your night with friends in a on or off social media experience.
Bar Time connects you to bars with real time information such as crowd
size, specials, loyalty rewards, coupons, interact with friends, find
or create pre game and after parties, and break the ice with our
conversation starter!
Nathan Simpson and Jordan Fenwick, are Ball State Students born and
raised in Delaware County working together to launch Bar Time. A
prototype is available for download now in the App and Google Play
store created by Derek Fenwick, who's been a top software engineer in
the area for the last 20 years.
THE PITCHERS: PITCH #2
Joel Replogle is the founder of BORROWBUDDIES.COM
[http://borrowbuddies.com/], a service which facilitates sharing stuff
among circles of friends for free. Lend and borrow movies, books,
cooking supplies, tools, games... anything!
Joel is passionate about a wide variety of technical and non-technical
activities: tinkering with Raspberry Pis, using the latest web
frameworks, solar power, LED lighting, robotics, woodworking and
making music. He lives in Muncie, IN with his wife and four amazing
children.
THE PITCHERS: PITCH #3
TIPSY TURVEY'S PUBCAKES [https://www.facebook.com/tipsyturveys/]is
focused on combining the wonders of craft beer with cupcakes for
"pubcakes". The result has been a great hit with the local community
and breweries!
Laura Turvey, took what began as a baking hobby showing admiration for
her favorite breweries, love of craft beer and the versatility of this
most wonderful of ingredients with the world to create a start up
venture that is quickly becoming a local favorite and sought after
treat.
ON TAP:
THE GUARDIAN BREWERY CO. [http://www.theguardianbrewingco.com/]began
in 2015 with two lifelong friends and a passion for great craft beer.
They are dedicated to brewing fresh, flavorful, unfiltered, quality
craft beers as well as being involved in our community as much as
possible. They have a great group of staff that help make the
Guardian a great place to visit and have a pint.
GBC is in the house all NIGHT. With your ticket comes a complimentary
beer - plus the food's free. You'll need your ID to have a drink, but
the event is open to students under the age of 21 as well._ (Student
Tickets DO NOT include a beer ticket)_
MIXING IT UP:
HOWELL'S DJ SERVICE [http://www.howellspace.com/] will be putting a
spin on the Muncie Hub atmosphere and transitioning us throught the
night!
Matt Howell has over 20 years experience as a proffessional mobile DJ
in the Muncie and East Central Indiana area providing top quality
entertainment experiences.
MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR PARTNERS
This power-packed lineup and VERGE Muncie experience wouldn't be
possible without our incredible partners:
MUNCIE HUB EVENT SPONSORS
MUNCIE HUB ANNUAL SPONSOR
VERGE STATEWIDE SPONSORS
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
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Start Up
music
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