KENOSHA, Wis. (October 22, 2025) — The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN) is
thrilled to announce the ten dynamic startups selected as finalists for the Pitch Perfect
competition, taking place November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation
Center (KIC).
This high-energy regional showcase is a collaborative effort among Kenosha, Racine, and
Walworth Counties’ leading economic development organizations—including Kenosha
Area Business Alliance (KABA), Racine County Economic Development Corporation
(RCEDC), and Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA)—with
additional partnership from Carthage College, UW Parkside, Gateway Technical College,
WEDC, Wisconsin Technology Council, Tech-Prize and sponsored by Chase. Together,
these organizations are powering a unified effort to elevate entrepreneurial talent and
accelerate startup growth across Southeast Wisconsin.
Pitch Perfect Finalists
- Evergreen Energy (Kenosha, WI)
- Empathic Engineering (Cudahy, WI)
- Vendlot (Lake Geneva, WI)
- Sit By Me (Mequon, WI)
- Skip the Warm-Up (Waukesha, WI)
- WorkShift (Menomonee Falls, WI)
- Offline Wine (Lake Geneva, WI)
- Tykr (Wauwatosa, WI)
- Caregiver Compass (Racine, WI)
- Voyager AI (Mequon, WI)
About the Competition
Pitch Perfect is more than a competition, it’s a regional launchpad for innovation and
connection.
“Southeast Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial energy is undeniable,” said Kelly Armstrong,
President of Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. “Pitch Perfect showcases the ingenuity of
our region while demonstrating how collaboration across communities fuels real economic
growth.”
In addition to announcing our finalists, we’re excited to highlight that Landon McKinnis,
founder of Private Grooming LLC and creator of the innovative grooming device Go Nutz,
will also be presenting an overview of his startup journey: from prototype to product
launch, navigating intellectual property and manufacturing, and ultimately securing a
national spot on Shark Tank.
The event underscores KIN’s mission to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem,
connecting founders to capital, talent, and resources through partnerships that bridge
Milwaukee and Chicago’s growing startup corridors.
For more information or to register to attend, visit www.innovatekin.org/event-details/pitch-
perfect
About the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood
The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, Inc., is a non-profit organization led by a volunteer
board of directors composed of local and regional leaders dedicated to fostering economic
recovery, improving economic sustainability and resiliency, and ensuring equitable
community access to prosperity through the development of the Kenosha Innovation
Neighborhood (KIN).
The KIN is the revitalization and transformation of 107 acres of vacant land in the heart of
Kenosha as a collaborative, mixed-use project that is bringing the community together to
define and deliver a regional destination with sustainable, innovation-focused office,
medical, educational, commercial, and residential space that meets the unique needs of
neighbors, the broader Kenosha community, visitors, and end-users. Learn more about the
Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood at www.innovatekin.org.
