GROUNDBREAKING TECH STARTUPS PITCHED TO INVESTORS, STRATEGIC ADVISORS AND FELLOW ENTREPRENEURS

The Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela Innovation, Westchester County’s full-scale startup accelerator program, recently hosted a Demo Day to celebrate the accomplishments of its fall cohort. The event, which was attended by a carefully curated group of investors, experienced entrepreneurs, press and mentors, drew more than 100 attendees and featured pitches from 11 of Westchester County’s most groundbreaking tech startups. Nine companies have a product actively in the market and multiple companies have achieved seven figures or more in revenue or fundraising.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The 11 ventures showcased on Demo Day highlight the depth of innovation and excellence that is happening within Westchester County’s entrepreneurial community. We are incredibly proud of this cohort of tech startups and look forward to watching them soar.”
Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said, “Westchester County is home to a growing community of groundbreaking tech startups. The 11 companies featured during Demo Day are some of our most innovative new tech ventures and we look forward to watching them leverage the education, mentorship and connections they gained this fall to propel their ventures forward.”
Westchester County Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Deborah Novick, said: “The Element 46 Tech Accelerator plays a pivotal role in advancing our startup community. The 11 ventures who pitched during Demo Day have unique offerings and clear visions for future growth and impact. We are proud to play a role in their journeys to scale and excel and welcome the participation of ecosystem partners like Westchester Angels and the Hudson Valley Venture Hub.”
Cela Innovation CEO and Co-Founder John Lynn, said, “The Element 46 program has brought together 33 high-quality tech startups within the county during just the last 18 months. Collectively they have gone on to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in investment and revenue and been featured on top tech outlets like ‘Business Insider’ and ‘Product Hunt.’ This current cohort features companies throughout the early-stage company lifecycle, from stealth on through a completed Series A. We’re thrilled to see how this ecosystem continues to grow with the accelerator now providing a strong foundation to bring together the best startups and mentors in the county,” he said.