Shared Vision wins 2023 Kings Capitalize Technology Competition

Sacramento Kings Tech Night

At the Sacramento Kings Tech Night, the four finalists competed for first place in the Kings Capitalize Competition and the $10,000 Prize. During the Kings Game against the Phoenix Sun, a short video of each of the finalist was displayed along with a QR code for the fans to vote. During half time, the Shared Vision was announced as the winner. Shared Vision is a Rocklin-based company that offers online affiliate link marketing management

The Other Finalists

AppOrchid is Folsom-based company that uses AI and machine learning to build apps for enterprise energy and utility customers. AppOrchid won $3,000 for second place.

Ravata Solutions is a Davis-based company with technology to improve in vitro fertilization success. Ravata won won $1,500 for third place,

3D Organic Polymer Silk is a Davis-based company that uses spider silk as glue for medical purposes.

Who were the Elite Eight in this competition? Check out our blog post here.

Light the Beam

As a community member of the Sacramento Region Innovation Ecosystem, I feel we’re lucky that the Sacramento Kings have shined a spotlight on our ecosystem with their competition. In an earlier announcement this year, they also plan to have two additional competitions that will highlight Food and Innovation and we look forward to those events as well.

And by the way, the Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 135-127 making this a great night all around.

When is the next Pitch Competition?

Startups don’t have to wait until next year’s Kings Capitalize! The City of Elk Grove just announced that applications are now open for the Second Annual Pitch Elk Grove. Prize money of $17,500 will be awarded. Qualified startups must apply by 5 PM on Monday, April 17, 2003.  Applicants will be narrowed down to 16 and compete in a private online pitch off event. From the pitchoff, up to 8 finalists will be selected to compete on the big stage in Elk Grove on Thursday, May 18. Learn more here.