Pitch Distilled Atlanta 

 


THE WINNER

 

 

AQUAGENUITY

Before entering this year’s Pitch Distilled competition, Doll Avant was already an accomplished entrepreneur, data scientist and businesswoman. But when she took the stage in Atlanta to pitch her latest venture, she didn’t talk about these credentials. Instead, she talked about her dad. Read more about Aguagenuity


 


THE HIGHLIGHTS

Rain couldn’t dampen the mood in Atlanta as we celebrated Pitch Distilled at The Gathering Spot. More than 300 guests joined us to enjoy Gentleman Jack cocktails, listen to the pitches of the three finalists, and vote for the Atlanta winner.

 

 

The Gathering Spot Atlanta
Pitch Distilled’s Atlanta event was held at membership club, The Gathering Spot.

 

 

Atlanta’s Pitch Distilled finalists, Wilkinson Egwu from Lawntap, Doll Avant from Aquagenuity, and Christian Zimmerman from Qoin
Atlanta’s Pitch Distilled finalists, Wilkinson Egwu from Lawntap, Doll Avant from Aquagenuity, and Christian Zimmerman from Qoins.

 

 


Doll Avant with the $5,000 check awarded to the Pitch Distilled Atlanta winner.

 

 

Pitch Distilled Atlanta gif photo booth
Atlanta attendees enjoyed a gif photo booth, courtesy of Gentleman Jack.

 

 


Guests watch craftsmen create custom copper coasters for them to take home, personalized on-site with their initials. 
Guests watch craftsmen create custom copper coasters for them to take home, personalized on-site with their initials. 

 

 

The virtual tour of Jack Daniels distillery in Tennessee was a hit with party-goers.
The virtual tour of Jack Daniels distillery in Tennessee was a hit with party-goers.

 

 


A hydration station supplied drivers and non-drinkers with non-alcoholic beverage options.
A hydration station supplied drivers and non-drinkers with non-alcoholic beverage options.

 

 

The crowed took a break from the party to gather and listen to the three finalists give their business pitch.
The crowed took a break from the party to gather and listen to the three finalists give their business pitch.

 

 


Entrepreneur and Pitch Distilled judge, Chike Ukaegbu chats with WIRED Senior Editor Richard Doment.
Entrepreneur and Pitch Distilled judge, Chike Ukaegbu chats with WIRED Senior Editor Richard Doment.

 

 

Cheers from Gentleman Jack and Atlanta!
Cheers from Gentleman Jack and Atlanta!