Pitch Distilled Philadelphia 

 


THE WINNER

 

 

POWTI INNOVATIONS, INC.

Thomas Cavett spent six years in the U.S. Army Special Forces before he returned to civilian life in 2016, and threw himself into entrepreneurship. But despite all the skills he picked up as a medical sergeant serving U.S. posts in the Pacific, he says learning to run a successful business has been harder than he imagined. Read more about Powti Innovations, Inc.

 

 

Thomas Cavett

 


THE HIGHLIGHTS

Sometimes, photos tell the story best. We toasted to the entrepreneurial spirit in Philadelphia and were inspired by WIRED Senior Editor, Richard Dorment, and our three finalists. View the highlights of this exciting night.

 

 

Pitch Distilled’s Philadelphia event was hosted in South Kitchen and Jazz Parlor.
Pitch Distilled’s Philadelphia event was hosted in South Kitchen and Jazz Parlor.

 

 

Pitch Distilled Philly attendees enjoying Gentleman Jack’s Whiskey Sling cocktail.
Attendees enjoying Gentleman Jack’s Whiskey Sling cocktail.

 

 


Co-workers came out to support one of Pitch Distilled’s three finalists.
Co-workers came out to support one of Pitch Distilled’s three finalists.

 

 

360-degree VR tour of Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, TN
Event guests enjoyed an immersive 360-degree VR tour of Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, TN in celebration of its 150th anniversary.

 

 


Custom copper coasters were designed on-site featuring event attendees initials or a message of their choice.  
Custom copper coasters were designed on-site featuring event attendees initials or a message of their choice.  

 

 

pitch distilled Philly Guests received a mini cocktail kit so they could mix their own Whiskey Sling at home.
Guests received a mini cocktail kit so they could mix their own Whiskey Sling at home.

 

 


Gentleman Jack’s Gentleman & Ginger specialty cocktail.
Gentleman Jack’s Gentleman & Ginger specialty cocktail.

 

 

WIRED Senior Editor, Richard Dorment.
WIRED Senior Editor, Richard Dorment.

 

 


Wendy Truong and Craig Chavis Jr., Co-Founders, VisaJump.
Wendy Truong and Craig Chavis Jr., Co-Founders, VisaJump.

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Pitch Distilled’s Philadelphia winner, Thomas Cavett, Co-Founder & CEO, POWTI Innovations, Inc
Congratulations to Pitch Distilled’s Philadelphia winner, Thomas Cavett, Co-Founder & CEO, POWTI Innovations, Inc