"Student entrepreneurs from across the Contra Costa Community College District showcased ideas spanning wellness technology, food sustainability and student support services at the districtwide 4CD Business Pitch Competition, held recently at Diablo Valley College's Pleasant Hill campus. The three-hour annual event brought together students from Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College (DVC) and Los Medanos College. Ten finalist teams were selected from a competitive pool of 24 applicants to pitch their ventures before a panel of local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts."
"At the conclusion of the competition, four student teams were awarded cash prizes based on originality, clarity of concept, presentation quality and demonstrated potential for real-world impact. First place and a $1,000 prize went to WellPulse, founded by DVC student Anya Gupta. Her platform was described as providing a 100% anonymous, QR code-based wellness survey that offers organizations real-time insights into mental health trends while protecting individual privacy."
Districtwide 4CD Business Pitch Competition took place at Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill campus during a three-hour annual event. Students from Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College (DVC) and Los Medanos College competed. Ten finalists pitched before a panel of local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts after selection from 24 applicants. Four teams won cash prizes judged on originality, clarity, presentation quality and potential for real-world impact. Winners included WellPulse ($1,000) offering a 100% anonymous QR-code wellness survey for real-time mental health trends; Leftoverly ($500) reducing restaurant food waste; Scholarise ($250) aiding transfer preparation; and People's Choice Garydian Angel ($50), a voice-activated safety wristband.
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