P&G Ventures is a start-up incubator within Procter & Gamble that partners with emerging entrepreneurs to create innovative brands, technologies and business models.
In collaboration with Berkeley SkyDeck, P&G Ventures is aiming to create a full-bodied portfolio of brands that improve “how people care for their families, clean their homes and elevate their wellbeing." This powerhouse startup incubator is looking to support innovative companies on the financial and distribution fronts, with the eventual hope of creating new and incremental categories.
Berkeley SkyDeck is now opening applications for companies to enter the Pitch Challenge for a chance to be one of the top ten applicants to virtually pitch their company to P&G Ventures. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges, including Julie Setser (Vice President, P&G Ventures R&D) as well as Caroline Winnett (Executive Director, SkyDeck) and Chon Tang ( Fund Manager, SkyDeck Fund). The selected winner will then be awarded a prize of ten thousand dollars and a mentorship with P&G Ventures. To apply to the Pitch Challenge, click here.
P&G Ventures is focusing specifically on the following areas: Chronic Conditions, Disinfecting Products, Womens’ Wellness, Non-toxic Home & Garden, Personal Performance, Active Aging, Menopause
9:00 - 9:10 AM: Opening remarks by SkyDeck's Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, and P&G Ventures Representative
9:10 - 10:05 AM: 10 teams present pitches
10:05 - 10:15 AM: Judges deliberate
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Judges present feedback to teams
10:30 - 10:45 AM: Closing remarks & winner of $10K award announced