PitchGiving brought cozy vibes, creative energy, and a lineup full of standout ideas to Hatch this week. Founders, mentors, and community members packed the room, cheering each other on and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that makes WNC such a vibrant place to build and dream.

Who Took the Mic

We had an incredible set of presenters this round, each offering a unique perspective and a bold idea:

Will Oseroff, BridgeMeals.com
Brian Hickey, Broadbeam Live Media
Juliana Romero, K.W.P Consultants
Amanda Wilde, ReMixIt
Rakesh “Rocky” Sridhar, Approachable Adventures
Super Rob, Asheville Monorail

Highlights from the Night

There were so many great ideas, and the room loved the mix of creativity and community impact on display.

ReMixIt, pitched by Amanda, shared a vision for a creative reuse store in West Asheville, a welcoming space where art, sustainability, and connection come together.

BridgeMeals.com, introduced by Will, offered a fresh approach to addressing food insecurity by linking donors, restaurants, and neighbors who need access to meals.

We also heard:
• Broadbeam Live Media, Brian’s dynamic live streaming service helping small businesses share events more affordably
• Approachable Adventures, Rocky’s concept giving outdoor enthusiasts tools to explore WNC’s trails with more confidence
• Asheville Monorail, Super Rob’s bold, imaginative pitch that sparked plenty of smiles and big thinking
• K.W.P Consultants, Juliana’s energetic vision for accessible consulting that helps small and medium sized businesses grow with clarity, structure, and confidence

Together, these pitches showcased exactly what PitchGiving is all about, creative ideas, community spirit, and founders who show up ready to build, experiment, and grow. The room was alive with inspiration, reminding us once again why WNC is such fertile ground for bold entrepreneurial dreams.

PitchGiving Winners

Two presenters rose to the top this round:
✨ Will Oseroff, BridgeMeals.com, Most Innovative
✨ Amanda Wilde, ReMixIt, Best Presenter and Most Potential for Growth and Impact

A Night Full of Momentum

PitchGiving continues to show what makes WNC special, creative people who show up, share boldly, and build together. The room was filled with fresh ideas, genuine connections, and the kind of energy that reminds us why Pitch Parties matter, community, collaboration, and courage.

We’ll be catching up with some of these founders soon to share more of their stories. Stay tuned!