Mobility Startups Plug into Pitch Competition at Detroit Auto Show

Nick Nerbonne

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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Hosted on the AutoMobili-D stage at the Detroit Auto Show, the Plug and Play Pitch Competition showcased 13 of the mobility sector’s top early-stage and high-growth companies.

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Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl delivered opening remarks congratulating the largest number of participants to date.

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Lt. Gov. Gilchrist welcomed judges and participants, emphasizing that the success of Michigan’s growing startup ecosystem is a key component of the state’s global leadership in mobility innovation.

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Presenting startups included: Betterfrost Technologies, BAREWAYS, Owl Autonomous Imaging, Sheeva.AI, Mojio, Hyperspec AI, Vehya, ACCURE Battery Intelligence, HyVista Corporation Pty Ltd, carbmee, SwipeGuide, Deep Safety GmbH

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Judged by OEM and Tier 1 supplier top executives, startups were selected based on novelty of idea, impact of solution, and level of disruption.

Congratulations to the winners!

  1. Owl AI - Presenter: Chuck Gershman, President and CEO
  2. Betterfrost Technologies - Presenter: Derrick Redding, CEO
  3. Hyvista - Presenter: Mouse McCoy, CEO

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