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Here are 5 companies selected to pitch at 2024 Youngstown Business Incubator Shark Tank

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

August 28, 2024 4:33 PM

The Youngstown Business Incubator announced the companies who have been selected to pitch at this year’s Shark Tank fundraiser.

Out of 70 businesses who submitted applications, five companies were chosen for the opportunity to win an investment starting at $30,000.

At YBI Shark Tank, selected businesses pitch their ideas in front of a live audience for the chance to win the investment and exposure to customers.

Here’s each company selected by YBI:

A Fresh Wind Catering is owned and operated by Trina Williams. She runs the woman and minority-owned business located in the Commonwealth Kitchen Incubator in Youngstown and at various locations in the Fresh Wind Catering food truck.
The ARMA gloves are the first custom-fit pair of gloves designed to eliminate sweat, kill 99.9% of germs upon contact and withstand washing with soap and water. They’re designed for prolonged use for a diverse range of users, from athletes and food service workers to nurses and medical professionals.
GeoFlow ai is an AI platform continuously updates trillions of organizational facts and relationships sourced from billions of websites.
Spokbee is a Cleveland-based software developer whose product uses AI to help manufacturers configure and sell engineered products online.
Yo! Crash is Ohio’s only mobile rage room. The goal is to let customers release aggression and frustration in a fun but safe environment.

YBI Shark Tank is happening at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Hall.

These five companies will compete for a prize pool starting at $30,000.