11/25/2025
We are excited to share that PopCheck Technologies, led by CEO Erika D-c, has been awarded The Mustang Award and the $10,000 cash prize at the pitch competition!
What made this especially meaningful is that the event was driven by organizations rooted in and focused on uplifting founders building in this region. Supporting local innovators and creating pathways for early-stage companies to grow here in the Mid-South is essential for the health of our entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we’re grateful to be part of that momentum.
Our sincere thanks to the Society of Entrepreneurs, Epicenter Memphis, the sponsors, and the judges for making this opportunity possible. We’re also deeply appreciative of Pearson Crutcher and Faith Choi for their incredible leadership in orchestrating the event, and Ryan Ramkhelawan for helping us sharpen our pitch.
It was an honor to be among such strong founders and companies:
MedTech Solutions (Anthony Swoboda)
BVO (Kathryn Hicks)
Medical Bridge, LLC (Pedro Castro)
Scoutz (Antonio Depina)
each advancing meaningful solutions and contributing to the region’s innovation landscape. We are proud to represent Memphis and excited for what comes next.