CEDIA Expo to Debut 'Shark Tank'-Like Program for Innovation Alley Exhibitors

CEDIA Expo's new program for 2019, TechStarter, will allow Innovation Alley exhibitors to pitch their business models to C-suite executives in a Shark Tank-type format where they'll compete to be one of five winners. The TechStarter Five winners, to be announced during the show, will receive dedicated promotion from CEDIA Expo channels, booth signage, interviews with three media outlets and participation in a Q&A panel at the expo. Winners will be chosen from Innovation Alley exhibitors representing all areas of the custom electronics industry and will show “the most promise” for a successful business model. TechStarter judges will look for companies with a strong business approach and future vision for their product or service, it said. Judges are CEDIA CEO Tabatha O’Connor, Josh.AI CEO Alex Capecelatro and Access Networks CEO Hagai Feiner.