And here we are on the last day of CoCreate 2024 by Alibaba!
There were many fascinating presentations and workshops, but the highlight of the day was the “Pitch the Pros” event, where 15 entrepreneurs showcased their products in front of a distinguished panel.
The panel featured:
- Everette Taylor – CEO of Kickstarter
- Jason Feifer – Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine
- Courtney Spritzer – Co-Founder & CEO of Socialfly
- Carmine Denisco – President of Inventor Coach
- Rudy Mawer – Celebrity Marketer & TV Star
All the products pitched were incredible, and it was a tough competition, but five stood out as the winners:
- Marshall Day & Kevin Sagouspe
Co-Owners & Inventors of The Better Tool Company: Rak-O
https://rak-o.com/ - Mirella Sementilli
President of Connectware
See it on Amazon - Aurelia Edwards
Founder & CEO of Nailstry
https://nailstry.com/ - David Chaney
President of BetterGrip Paint Roller
https://bettergrippaintroller.com/ - Suzanne Fontaine
Founder & CEO of Brightside Enterprises: Playamigo
https://www.theplayamigo.com/
Another great session I really enjoyed was focused on how buyers now begin their journey from social media, highlighting the growing power of social media in product discovery. The panel discussed various strategies to reach new audiences through innovative shopping formats.
The panel featured:
- Jason Feifer – Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine
- Bryan Moore – CEO & Co-Founder of TalkShopLive
- Amanda Lightman – Strategic Partner Manager, Commerce at Meta
- Corey D Brown – Founder of BuildBrand
- Aallyah Arnold – CEO of BossUp Cosmetics
It was an exciting and inspiring day full of innovation and bold ideas! Stay tuned for more updates!