Up close with Startup Gippsland 2019 winners
Watch the short video reflections from the winners:
Laura Eddington, Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps
Best Overall Pitch
$5000, sponsored by GippsTech
Laura Eddington, founder of Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps won the major prize of Best Overall, on the exact two year anniversary of founding her business!
“Winning gives me an opportunity to spread the message that there is a better way to store food. It’s the highest compliment and validation that you’re onto a great business idea.”
Laura Eddington, Founder, Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps
The money is important to Laura as it will enable Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps to take part in major wholesale trade fairs. However, Laura believes that her new community bring her the greatest value.
“It’s such a great program because it is local to the region. You have to have the support of the community around you in order to collaborate on ideas, strategies and goals. The program works by building your community.”
Annebelle van Tongeren, Fern and Frost
Most Improved Entrepreneur
$3000, sponsored by TAFE Gippsland
Kristen Robbins, The Worksheds
Best Social Impact
$3000, sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
Dr Lucy Nijam, CheckIt Health App
Most Innovative Idea
$3000, sponsored by Regional Development Australia
Angelo Saridis, Urban Farmland
People’s choice award winners
Google Home, sponsored by Telstra
Sarah Wong, AeroChair
People’s choice award winners
Google Home, sponsored by Telstra
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