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Jacksonville Venture Competition

About JVC

The Jacksonville Venture Competition (JVC) is on a mission to build a world-class startup ecosystem right here in Jacksonville.

Now in its third year, JVC celebrates the bold founders and big ideas already thriving in our city. As part of the Disrupt IT conference at Jax Tech Fest, this high-energy pitch competition
brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to champion local innovation and spark new connections.

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COMPETITORS

Participating VCs

Wharton Alumni Club Alumni Angels logo in color

JVC Judges

Headshot of Don Capener, Fund Strategist at Chang Robotics Fund, smiling in a light button-down shirt.
Don Capener
Fund Strategist, Chang Robotics Fund
Headshot of Phil Hudgens, Fund Controller at Chang Robotics Fund, smiling in a blazer and collared shirt.
Phil Hudgens
Fund Controller, Chang Robotics Fund
Headshot of Jason Engelhardt, Founder of Silicon-Beach.ai, smiling in a navy blue shirt.
Jason Engelhardt
Founder,
Silicon-Beach.ai
Headshot of Wendi Burkhardt, Chief Growth Officer at Edited Capital, smiling with long blonde hair and a white blazer.
Wendi Burkhardt
Chief Growth Officer, Edited Capital
Headshot of Gregory Grant, EBO/JSEB Administrator for the City of Jacksonville, wearing a dark suit and red tie outdoors.
Gregory Grant
EBO/JSEB Administrator, City of Jacksonville
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