History was made at the 2024 RALLY Innovation Conference when veteran entrepreneurs stepped into the spotlight at Indiana's first-ever VetPitch competition. Powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and supported by Elevate Ventures, this groundbreaking event showcased the incredible innovation happening in our veteran business community.

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The energy was electric as five outstanding veteran-led companies took the stage, each demonstrating the unique power of military leadership in entrepreneurship. Among fierce competition, three remarkable ventures emerged victorious:

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1st Place: Courtney Pettway, founder of KidVestors, impressed the judges with their award-winning platform and financial literacy curriculum for K-12 students that teaches holistic finance and business to youth.
2nd Place: Charles Master Rodriguez, founder of Autoket, a one-stop shop online marketplace that helps purchasing managers at small auto repair shops buy better quality parts at better quality prices.
3rd Place: Eddy Mejia, founder of Earnest Ag, an all-in-one probiotic seed coating that sustainably increases crop yield.

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But this is just the beginning. The momentum continues at RALLY 2025, coming to Indianapolis in September. We're raising the stakes, expanding the platform, and creating even more opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations. This isn't just a pitch competition – it's a movement celebrating the unique power of veteran entrepreneurship in Indiana's innovation ecosystem.

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Mark your calendars for September 24 & 25 2025, when the next generation of veteran innovators will take the stage. Ready to be part of this transformative journey?

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Want to learn more about how you can participate in or support VetPitch at RALLY 2025? Let's connect and create something extraordinary together.