Five female social entrepreneurs from South Florida competed in the ‘Shark Tank’-style virtual event this week for $50,000 in cash prizes and in-kind support. After the judges voted, Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the company, and 1863 Ventures announced the winners of HI-HERImpact Miami Pitch Competition:
- First Place: Anastasia Mikhalochkina, Lean Orb – Awarded $25,000 (Growth stage)
- Second Place: Adrienne C. McWilliams, Bridge – Awarded $20,000 (Growth stage)
- Third Place: Ania Rodriguez , Key Lime Interactive – Awarded $5,000 (Early stage)
Lean Orb, the winner, provides plant-based food service packaging and catering supplies. “We have eliminated 8.5 million pieces of disposable plastic in the Miami area,” said Mikhalochkina, during her pitch to judges.
