PITCH NIGHT TEAMS ANNOUNCED!
We are ALL IN with a LIVE Event at LFHS!
This year's 'Shark Tank' style event is on May 20 starting at 7 PM and will take place in the Raymond Moore Auditorium at LFHS. The entire community is invited to attend. We will also livestream the event. RSVP TODAY FOR UPDATES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT.
4 TEAMS WILL TAKE THE STAGE
AT PITCH NIGHT 2022
WHO WILL WIN FUNDING?
Decentraschool:
Cryptocurrency Explained
Our company provides a unique online program that combines paper resources with online instruction and support for people interested in learning about cryptocurrency but who may be technologically challenged.

Website: 
Decentraschool can also be found on Facebook & Instagram.
Group Members
Vincent Nottoli
Caroline Lee
Sophie Delhey
Van Dugan
Harry Moore

Mentor: Rob Wilder
EZ Plugs
Our Company Provides an adjustable power strip in which you can add/subtract outlets with international ports to families, office workers, and international travelers who need to save time, money, and space.

Website: 
EZ Plugs can also be found on Facebook & Instagram.
Group Members
Connell Sassen
Pride Haggerty
Sarina Vora
Sean Kupperman

CoMentors:
Michelle Gramza & William Schwartz
Simply Nav
Our company, SIMPLY NAV, provides a quick and easy-to-use GPS system in high schools for students, parents, and teachers looking to reduce stress by minimizing travel time from point a to point b.

Website: PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW THEIR EXPLAINER VIDEO.
Simply Nav can also be found on Facebook & Instagram.
Group Members
Brennan Riley
Josh Dueringer
Tessa Poulton
Molly Kelly

Mentor: Julie Currie
Tasty Recovery
Our product has amazing taste and great nutritional value without fake vitamins and "natural flavor".

Website: PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW THEIR EXPLAINER VIDEO.
Tasty Recovery also be found on Facebook & Instagram.
Group Members
Jack Griffin
Maeve Bradley
Kareem Alsikafi
Cole Graham

Mentor:
Eric Cooper
PARTAKE, PARTICIPATE & GET INVOLVED!
Do you have an interest in supporting these entrepreneurs or the Business Incubator program? Please join us for this year's event. Investors are always welcome at Pitch Night and we encourage them to connect with teams about possible funding opportunities. We will also have opportunities for community members to donate to specific teams, contributing to their start up costs without an expectation of a return. Finally, we will be providing opportunities for our audience to donate toward the 2023 Pitch Night Prize pool or the LFHS Foundation. You can stay up to date on all of this at our event website: https://PITCHNIGHT2022.givesmart.com
Benefits of Partnership with
  • Lifeworking Coworking facilities are available to teams throughout the Incubator process. Providing space for collaboration with mentors and advisors outside of school hours.
  • On May 18, 2022 Lifeworking will host a Trial Pitch Night for the four teams preparing for Pitch Night. Friends, family, Lifeworking members, and CIC Business Incubator mentors and clients will be invited.
  • In addition to participating in the Business Accelerator class at LFHS next year, this year's Foundation Cup winners will get the full incubator experience with support from Lifeworking's CIC Business Incubator during the 2022-23 school year. CIC Business Incubator is a dynamic multi-level “real life” Incubator program with industry mentors and professional advisors. From the Initial engagement to Offboarding, a Lead mentor will be assigned and responsible to guide the team throughout the entire process, engaging additional mentors and industry advisors as needed. 
GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION FOR 2022 MENTORS, COACHES & JUDGES
We couldn't do this without you!
Business Incubator Mentors
  • Rob Wilder - Wilder Management
  • Samina Waggoner - Abbott Diagnostics
  • Matthew Sunderman -  HBR Consulting
  • Michael Reinhardt -  Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
  • Julie Currie - Quad
  • Lena Benjakul - HSBC Bank
  • Hal Davis - Collision Solution
  • Sonia Boundreau* - Certified Professional Coach
  • Eric Cooper - Pressed Vibrance
  • Michelle Gramza  
  • William Schwartz -  Accenture Strategy
  • Shawn Folkes   
  • Peter Silvestri - Sanara Med Tech
  • Mike Obiala* - Independent Insurance Broker
  • Tom Condon - PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Samantha Borland - Kopp Consulting
  • Ned Borland - Keeley Teton Advisors
*Also serve as coaches.
Coaches
  • Kathryn Haydon - Sparkitivity
  • Corbett Lamb - Inneraction Communications
  • Peter Leech - The Partnering Group
  • Lisa Simone Porter - New York Academy of Art
  • Corey Holmer - LFHS EdTech Studio
  • Jennifer Gattari - Pfizer
  • Mark Allen - CPS Electric
  • Craig Collister - RoundTable Healthcare Partners
  • Jennifer Abernathy -  Attorney 
Judges
  • Jeff Yehle - Gallagher
  • Greg Strauss - BlueCross BlueShield Assoc.
  • Chris Hartrich -  ReNew Communities, NFP
  • Steven Whittington - Lifeworking Coworking
  • Kate Jackson - Lake Forest College
  • Diane Flemming - JPMorgan Chase
  • Laura Crandall - Wintrust
Accelerator Mentors
  • Suan Milanak -  GEM Financial Advisors
  • Laura George - Laura George Consulting
THANK YOU TO OUR PITCH NIGHT PARTNERS
Your support provides prize money used as start up funding by LFHS student businesses & in-kind support for our teams.
2022 UNDERWRITING PARTNERS
2022 INNOVATION PARTNER
This was a 2020 Pitch Night Team that shut down their business when they graduated from LFHS.
2022 MVP PARTNER
2022 GENERAL PARTNER
The LFHS Business Incubator program is always looking for committed community members, engaging business leaders, and enthusiastic entrepreneurs to help guide and mentor our students through the process of developing and implementing their business plans. Learn more.